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Illegal Diesel Smuggling Ring Busted in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, May 3: Security sources have confirmed that a significant attempt to smuggle large quantities of subsidized diesel abroad was thwarted. According to the sources, thousands of liters of subsidized diesel were seized, and two companies involved in the operation were booked. The confiscated fuel was impounded, and the necessary legal actions have been taken against the perpetrators.

The sources explained that major companies are permitted to obtain subsidized diesel to maintain fuel prices, but some companies, unauthorized to access it at subsidized rates, have exploited the system. They outlined two primary routes for the stolen diesel: smuggling it out of the country or selling it on the black market within Kuwait. The subsidized diesel, priced at 55 fils per liter, is being resold for over 115 fils, leading to significant profits for those involved in the illegal trade.

The sources emphasized the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to its ongoing campaign against illegal activities and its determination to launch a stringent new crackdown on dealers of stolen diesel. They assured that under the current government’s heightened security measures, there will be zero tolerance for such activities. Strict instructions have been issued to deal with any company caught smuggling diesel, with immediate and severe penalties, including closure of the company’s file, deportation of its workers, and referral to the harshest punishments under relevant laws.

The sources also urged business owners to monitor their operations closely, including tracking fuel consumption in vehicles and ensuring that meters are accurate. Companies found in violation will be held fully accountable, and claims of ignorance will not be accepted as a defense.

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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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Expat Ends Life by Slashing Vein in Kuwait’s Al Waha

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KUWAIT CITY, June 30: An expatriate tragically took his own life in the Al Waha area by slashing his vein, resulting in severe bleeding. The motive behind the suicide remains unknown.

According to a security source, the incident was reported by a friend of the victim to one of his colleagues. Upon receiving the alert, emergency services promptly dispatched an ambulance to the scene. Paramedics confirmed that the expatriate had used a sharp knife to inflict the fatal wounds.

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