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Kuwaiti Woman Falls Victim to Fake Land Deal

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KUWAIT CITY, May 1: Hawally detectives have referred a Kuwaiti citizen to the Public Prosecution in connection with a land fraud case involving a bogus real estate deal in a neighboring Gulf country. The referral was accompanied by an investigative report that corroborates the victim’s complaint and refutes the defendant’s claim that the money in question was a personal loan.

According to a security source, the case began when a Kuwaiti woman, born in 1984, filed a complaint at the Hawally Police Station alleging that she had been defrauded of KD 3,500. She told police she had seen an advertisement on a social media platform promoting the sale of a prime plot of land in a Gulf country. After reaching out to the advertiser, who identified himself as a Kuwaiti citizen, she agreed to purchase the land. She transferred KD 3,500 as a down payment, with the balance to be settled after inspecting the site in person.

However, upon traveling to the specified location, the woman discovered that no such plot existed. “I found out I had bought an illusion,” she told police. “There was no land for sale in the area the seller had mentioned. When I confronted him, he began avoiding me and eventually stopped answering my calls altogether. He never returned the down payment.”

Detectives from the Hawally Investigations Department took over the case and summoned the 45-year-old suspect. During questioning, he admitted receiving the KD 3,500 but claimed it was a debt owed to him by the complainant, not payment for any land transaction.

However, further inquiries by investigators contradicted the defendant’s version of events. Both parties were re-interviewed, and the detectives’ report ultimately concluded that the man had indeed committed fraud. A background check revealed that the suspect has a prior criminal record involving similar fraud and deception cases, according to the Ministry of Interior’s database.

The case has now been formally referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.

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Visa Fraud Gang Busted In Kuwait; International Network Exposed

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KUWAIT CITY, July 1: As part of its ongoing campaign to combat organized crime and enforce residency and labor laws, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, through the Nationality and Residency Affairs Sector and the General Department of Residency Investigations, has arrested a gang involved in large-scale document forgery aimed at securing travel visas to various European countries.

Investigations carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs uncovered the gang’s fraudulent methods, which included altering job titles, falsifying employer information, and manipulating work permits, salary details, bank statements, and other official documents to meet visa requirements set by European embassies.

Initial findings also revealed the involvement of an Egyptian national operating a social media account from abroad, who promoted these illegal services and targeted individuals seeking to immigrate illegally. Authorities apprehended several gang members within Kuwait and seized electronic devices and forged documents used in their operations. The suspects and confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.

In line with international security cooperation, Kuwait coordinated immediately with authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt, leading to the arrest of the remaining gang members abroad. Further legal procedures are currently underway.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the law, warning that it will continue to take firm action against anyone involved in such criminal activities. The Ministry also urged the public to comply with all laws and regulations.

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

Kuwait firefighting team tackles vehicle fire on the Jahra Road.

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Firefighting teams from the Shuwaikh Industrial Fire Station responded Tuesday morning to a collision and fire involving two vehicles on Jahra Road in the Shuwaikh area.

The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals. Emergency teams swiftly managed the situation, and the injured were handed over to medical emergency services for treatment.

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Fake UK Apartments Scam Lands Kuwaiti Woman In Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The Court of Cassation has sentenced a Kuwaiti businesswoman to four years in prison with hard labor and fined her 1,152,000 Kuwaiti dinars after convicting her of defrauding several citizens. She falsely claimed to offer residential apartments in the UK for Kuwaiti students, convincing parents that she owned properties near British universities. In exchange for reserving these non-existent units, she collected large sums of money. Investigations revealed that she operated the fraudulent scheme in partnership with an Egyptian accomplice who fled the country once the scam was uncovered. Despite the exposure, she continued her fraudulent activities until her arrest. She was later charged with fraud and money laundering. The Court of Cassation upheld the lower court’s ruling, confirming her guilt and making the verdict final.

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