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Court Clears Expat Woman of Forgery and Embezzlement Charges

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3 months ago

May 27, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 27: The Criminal Section in the Court of First Instance acquitted an expatriate woman of forging official documents and embezzlement of public funds (social allowances) that occurred 16 years ago. The woman and her former husband were accused of forging official documents with the intention of fraudulently presenting them as genuine. They allegedly concealed their true marital status, provided false information to officials, and signed declarations affirming the accuracy of this false information.

The Public Prosecution contended that they took advantage of the trust of employees responsible for processing such transactions by dictating fabricated details. They presented a divorce certificate and an official notification certificate, misleading officials into believing the ex-husband still had legal standing; thereby, enabling them to obtain social assistance using the altered documents.

Furthermore, the prosecution argued that the defendants used official documents that were no longer legally valid; specifically, the divorce contract and the official notification certificate. The woman allegedly submitted these expired documents to misrepresent her marital status, as their validity lapsed due to her remarriage and her failure to disclose this to continue receiving benefits from the Ministry of Social Affairs. The ex-husband purportedly knowingly participated, intending to give the false impression that the documents were still legally in force. Attorney Enaam Haider, lawyer for the defendant, argued that the essential elements of forgery and the use of legally invalid documents were not present. She asserted that the investigations were superficial, inconsistent and without merit and that the documents lacked definitive proof of any crime.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

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August 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: The Commercial Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched intensive inspection campaigns targeting commercial establishments, resulting in the closure of 13 establishments, including beauty salons, used car tyre shops and a café. Director of the department Faisal Al-Ansari stressed that the ministry has never been lenient towards those who violate the regulations and laws. He revealed to the newspaper that inspection teams recorded serious violations, resulting in the closure of five women’s salons that used expired cosmetics and violation reports were issued against them.

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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11 hours ago

August 13, 2025

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10 expat workers found dead in Ahmadi, alcohol poisoning suspected

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.

The Ministry of Interior is reportedly looking into the circumstances surrounding these deaths, as all the victims were expatriates working in the area. Further details on the investigation are awaited.

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Kuwait Fire Force closes 55 non-compliant shops in Shuwaikh

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12 hours ago

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.