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116 suspects interrogated in investigation of 31 cryptocurrency mining cases

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116 suspects interrogated in investigation of 31 cryptocurrency mining cases

Kuwait Public Prosecution headquarters

KUWAIT CITY, May 6: The Public Prosecution announced on Tuesday that it has launched investigations into 31 cases of illegal electricity use for cryptocurrency mining across 59 residences. In connection with these cases, 116 suspects have been interrogated.

According to a statement from the Public Prosecution, electricity is a vital state resource that should be used exclusively for its intended purposes. The statement highlighted that certain individuals have exploited residential electricity allocations for cryptocurrency mining, seeking quick financial gains. This illegal activity has caused damage to the public electricity grid and adversely affected the public interest.

The Public Prosecution emphasized its responsibility to protect state resources and safeguard the nation’s best interests. It stressed the importance of complying with regulations concerning resource usage.

In its statement, the Public Prosecution confirmed that, in cooperation with relevant authorities, it will take all necessary legal actions against individuals found to be involved in these unlawful practices.

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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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