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Expat Wanted For Defrauding a Kuwaiti Of KD 11,000 In Fake Investment Deal

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3 months ago

May 14, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 14: An investigator at the Hawally Police Station has ordered to placement an expatriate on the wanted list and imposed a travel ban, following a citizen’s complaint of being defrauded of KD 11,000. The decision was made after the complainant reported that the accused not only refused to return the money but also blocked all forms of communication.

According to a security source, the case has been classified as a “breach of trust.” The victim, a Kuwaiti citizen born in 1956, told police that he met the expatriate, born in 1974, who persuaded him to invest in what he claimed was a highly profitable auction business. The complainant stated, “I believed in him, especially when he claimed that the investment would double within a year. On February 9, I gave him KD 7,000 in cash and two Rolex watches valued at KD 4,000.”

However, the promised profits never materialized. “Weeks and months passed with no return on the investment. When I contacted him, he gave me a small sum of money and then disappeared, cutting off all communication and blocking my number,” the victim added. Authorities continue their investigation, while steps are being taken to prevent the accused from leaving the country.

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He added the inspection teams closed five domestic worker recruitment offices, two used car tyre shops and one café for failure to comply with decisions and regulations. He said the department is keen on pursuing anyone who dares to violate the laws by intensifying inspection campaigns throughout the country; such that inspection campaigns will be carried out in industrial plots in the coming days to monitor the plots belonging to the ministry and take the necessary measures against violators.

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10 expat workers found dead in Ahmadi, alcohol poisoning suspected

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August 13, 2025

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Alcohol poisoning suspected in deaths of 10 expatriate workers in Ahmadi.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: A security source revealed to a local daily that 10 expatriate workers were found dead across 10 separate incidents in Ahmadi Governorate. According to the source, initial investigations suggest that alcohol poisoning may be the cause of death in all cases.

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Kuwait Fire Force closes 55 non-compliant shops in Shuwaikh

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August 13, 2025

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Kuwait Fire Force closes 55 non-compliant shops in Shuwaikh

A file photo of a shop being closed in Kuwait due to fire safety violations.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The General Fire Force (GFF) conducted a thorough inspection campaign in Shuwaikh Industrial Area 2 on Tuesday evening, in collaboration with key government entities, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Public Authority for Industry, and Kuwait Municipality.

The initiative aimed to identify buildings and facilities that were non-compliant with fire safety and prevention regulations.

As a result of the campaign, 55 industrial establishments and shops were administratively closed for failing to meet the required safety standards. In addition, 83 other establishments were issued notices for not adhering to the General Fire Force’s safety guidelines.