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Kabd Detectives Bust Conman Who Posed As Government Insider

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KUWAIT CITY, May 27: In a dramatic takedown, Kabd detectives arrested a retired man hiding out in a stable after uncovering his elaborate fraud scheme that duped multiple citizens out of nearly KD 90,000. The suspect, a man in his fifties, had altered his appearance by growing a beard and wearing glasses in an attempt to evade capture.

According to a security source, complaints poured in from multiple areas, with victims reporting that the man posed as a well-connected individual capable of fast-tracking complex government transactions. Witnesses said he would accompany them to government offices, where he confidently greeted employees, creating the illusion of influence and access.

Victims reported losing between KD 20,000 and KD 30,000 each, with the suspect eventually stalling on promises and disappearing altogether—his phone switched off and his whereabouts unknown. Investigators discovered that the man had retired from the same institution he used to impress his victims about 18 months prior.

Acting on a tip, detectives tracked him to a stable in the Kabd area, where he had been hiding while attempting to secure a parliamentary protection order. Upon arrest and during interrogation, the suspect confessed to orchestrating the scam. His method involved taking victims to his former workplace, asking them to wait while he greeted former colleagues, and then falsely assuring the victims that their affairs were being handled. He would then collect large sums of money from them under the pretense of “handling” their paperwork.

The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution, and further investigations are underway to identify additional victims.

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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

Seized items along with the accused were referred to the authorities

KUWAIT CITY, July 21: A man in his thirties was caught red-handed in a dramatic drug bust in Sharq area after trying to resist arrest.

Police patrols spotted the suspect behaving erratically while driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle. As officers approached, the man attempted to flee the scene, triggering a tense pursuit. But the chase didn’t last long; the patrol quickly forced the vehicle to a halt.

Upon searching the vehicle and the suspect, officers discovered a damning stash: two bottles of alcohol, a quantity of narcotics, and a suspicious bundle of KD 1,000 in cash. The man, described by police as being in an “intoxicated state,” was immediately arrested on suspicion of drug use and possession.

The seized items were confiscated, and the accused was handed over to the General Department for Drug Control, where he now faces serious charges related to drug and alcohol possession.

Police sources say the quick response and alertness of the patrol team helped prevent what could have been a dangerous situation on the road.

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Egyptian Stole Half a Million… Then Opened a Beauty Clinic — Now He’s in Kuwait Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Court of Cassation has sentenced an Egyptian national to 10 years in prison with hard labor for charges of breach of trust, embezzlement, and money laundering during his time as a financial manager at the Kuwait Teachers Association.

In addition to the prison term, the court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of approximately KD 1 million and ruled that he be deported from the country upon completion of his sentence.

The case dates back to 2018, when the accused was found to have manipulated the association’s accounts, repeatedly increasing his own salary, issuing unauthorized payments, and disbursing checks that bounced. Investigations revealed that he had exploited his position to issue five unapproved checks and embezzled over KD 500,000, which he funneled into a private business venture.

The stolen funds were allegedly used to open a cosmetic clinic, which generated over KD 400,000 in profits. The court viewed this as a clear case of laundering illicit gains under the guise of legitimate investment.

The final ruling brings an end to a high-profile case that highlighted serious breaches of financial oversight within the association.

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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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