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Kuwait Police Ramp Up Traffic Enforcement: Reckless Drivers, Residency Violators Caught

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KUWAIT CITY, May 18 : In a robust enforcement campaign, the General Department of Emergency Police and Traffic officers recorded 15,475 traffic violations between May 5 and May 16, 2025, including 33 cases of illegal parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

During this 13-day period, 12,449 violations were issued by the General Traffic Department. Authorities also referred 53 juveniles to the Juvenile Prosecution and placed 47 reckless drivers in precautionary detention. In addition, 32 vehicles and 3 motorcycles were impounded for serious offenses. Officers apprehended 4 individuals under the influence, 26 residency violators, and 18 individuals without valid identification.

Law enforcement also arrested 43 wanted persons, a street vendor, and seized 101 vehicles listed as wanted. The Operations Department handled 2,956 traffic reports, including 175 injury-related collisions and 1,354 minor accidents.

Separately, the General Department of Emergency Police, between May 11 and May 17, reported further results from its intensified patrols. These included the referral of 42 individuals to the General Department for Combating Narcotics, 1,927 security operations were carried out, the arrest of 147 wanted persons, and the detention of 8 individuals with outstanding criminal sentences. Authorities also recorded 87 identity violations, 104 cases of absence, and arrested 2 theft suspects. Additionally, 149 individuals with expired residency permits were referred for legal action, 9 altercations were resolved, and 36 judiciary-wanted vehicles were handed over to relevant authorities. Emergency units also assisted 674 individuals during this period.

The campaign also resulted in 3,026 traffic citations, with 33 for unauthorized use of disability-designated parking, and 141 traffic accidents were documented.

Authorities emphasized that such intensified operations are part of ongoing efforts to uphold public safety and enforce the law across Kuwait’s roadways and communities.

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Domestic Worker in Critical Condition After Reported Suicide Attempt

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: An expatriate man in his thirties, holding an Article 20 (Domestic Visa)  residence permit, was rushed to Jahra Hospital after a reported suicide attempt.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the operations room received an emergency call reporting that the worker had attempted to take his own life by slitting his wrist. He was immediately transferred for urgent medical treatment and has been placed under police guard pending further investigation. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident. Further details are expected once the investigation progresses.

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Work Visa Racket Exposed: Kuwaiti with Syrian, Indian Accomplices Arrested

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: As part of its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and the illegal issuance of visas, the Ministry of Interior, through the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations and its Inspection Department, has uncovered a new case involving a Kuwaiti citizen who misused his authority for financial gain.

According to officials, the department received a tip-off about a Kuwaiti citizen authorized to sign on behalf of 25 companies and 4 affiliated businesses. He was found to have used these companies to illegally register expat workers and sell visas. A total of 56 workers were registered under these firms, including three violators of residency laws and three who had breached the terms of their visas. Investigators also discovered that some workers were employed by entities other than those sponsoring their residency.

Upon being summoned and confronted with the evidence, the accused confessed to facilitating the issuance of residency permits in exchange for payments ranging from KD 350 to KD 1,200. He admitted receiving these sums through two intermediaries (one Syrian and one Indian) without the workers actually being employed.

All individuals involved have been referred to the appropriate legal authorities for further action.

The General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations emphasized its continued commitment to intensifying crackdowns on human trafficking. The department urged both citizens and residents to report any suspicious activity to help safeguard the nation’s security and social stability.

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Forged Bills, Bribes, and Embezzlement: 3 Egyptians Jailed in Kuwait

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Forged Bills, Bribes, and Embezzlement: 3 Egyptians Jailed in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Criminal Court has sentenced three Egyptian expatriates to seven years in prison with hard labor for forging official documents. The defendants were found guilty of manipulating electricity and water bills for a businessman and two other Kuwaiti citizens in exchange for bribes.

According to the Public Prosecution, the trio illegally accessed and tampered with electricity meters, altered billing records to reduce or cancel charges, and accepted large sums of money in return. They were also charged with accepting bribes, neglecting their official duties, and embezzling public funds.

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