MoI nabs 2 Ethiopians for stealing money from vehicles

Kuwait’s security authorities arrest two Ethiopians for stealing cash from vehicles by using deceptive tactics.

KUWAIT CITY, June 2: In a continuation of intensified security efforts, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior announced Monday that officers from the Al-Nuqra Investigation Office, under the Hawalli Governorate Investigation Department and the General Department of Criminal Investigation, successfully apprehended two Ethiopian nationals accused of using deceptive methods to steal money from vehicles.

According to a ministry statement, the arrest followed a complaint from a resident who reported the theft of KD 1,700 from his vehicle after exiting a bank in the Al-Nuqra area. The suspects allegedly used a ruse to distract the victim—one pretending there was a malfunction with the car’s rear tire to prompt the driver to exit the vehicle, while the other seized the opportunity to steal the cash and flee.

Security teams launched a thorough investigation and tracked the suspects’ movements. It was discovered that the duo had arrived in the area via a public transport bus from Fahaheel. Authorities were able to locate their residence and, after securing the necessary legal permissions, arrested both individuals.

The ministry confirmed that part of the stolen money was recovered during the operation. The suspects confessed to spending the remainder of the funds. Legal procedures are underway to complete the investigation and refer the case to the relevant judicial authorities.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to combating crime and urged the public to report any suspicious activity to help maintain the safety and security of the community.