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Beware of fake websites, Kuwaiti woman pays KD226 for KD 2.300 meal

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1 month ago

June 10, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, June 10: A female citizen filed a complaint at the police station about the deduction of KD226 from her bank account, although the price of the meal she purchased was only KD 2.300. The 21-year-old complainant revealed that at 11:00 pm on June 1, she ordered a meal from her favorite restaurant online and was asked to pay by credit card. After completing the transaction, she was surprised as there were five successive withdrawals from her account, indicating that the total amount withdrawn was KD226.

She quickly contacted her bank, and then a customer service representative suspended the card and informed her that other withdrawals were being made to her account before the suspension, and all those withdrawals were suspended as well. This happened in the Capital Governorate, and the victim filed a bank document forgery case at a police station. The case was referred to the Commercial Affairs Prosecution. Furthermore, a security source stated that the complainant accessed a fake website using the logo of a fast food company. The source stressed the need for caution when making online purchases and ensuring that the website being used is genuine.

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July 22, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 22: The Criminal Court, headed by Counselor Nasser Al-Badr, released on bail of KD500 a citizen — one of 13 individuals under trial for trafficking in unlicensed firearms and ammunition, in addition to money laundering. The hearing was postponed until Sept 15 to summon the incident officer. Attorney Dhari Al-Tararwa, who appeared in court on behalf of the citizen, presented comprehensive legal arguments. He requested his client’s release, asserting that there are no justifications for the pretrial detention and that there is no danger in releasing the accused. The court granted the request.

The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with possession of various firearms, like pistols and Kalashnikov machine guns, and unlicensed ammunition for trafficking, as well as money laundering, in which the money involved is estimated at thousands of Kuwaiti dinars proven to have been obtained through illegal activities. Case files indicate that the defendants’ roles varied, some were involved in the possession and trafficking of firearms, while others assisted and participated in the agreement and planning. The case documents include details regarding communications, weapons distribution, and methods of transferring funds.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
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