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Court restores citizens’ rights, rejects bank guarantee instruments misuse in debt issue

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KUWAIT CITY, June 24: In a landmark ruling, the Commercial Circuit of the Court of Cassation has established a pivotal legal precedent by overturning a prior appellate judgment in favor of a Kuwaiti citizen. The appellant was represented by legal counsel Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb of Taher Group Law Firm Co. The court affirmed the necessity of crediting all amounts previously repaid under a loan arrangement and rejected the notion that bank guarantee instruments can serve as standalone sources of debt obligation.

Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb of Taher Group Law Firm Co.

The court held that the true nature of the relationship between the parties was a loan agreement and that all associated instruments, such as promissory notes and declarations, constitute evidentiary tools within the framework of that primary contract. Accordingly, any payments already made must be duly deducted when calculating the remaining debt. The court further emphasized that failure to recognize the repayments made by the borrower constitutes a serious violation of the right of defense and a fundamental legal error affecting the integrity of the judgment, thus warranting its annulment.

It ruled that the financial institution is obligated to reassess the indebtedness in light of the amounts proven to have been repaid, thereby applying the principles of economic justice and prohibiting unjust enrichment. Commenting on the ruling, Dr. Fawaz Alkhateeb stated, “This decision reinforces judicial safeguards against the misuse of bank guarantee instruments and ensures that individuals’ financial rights are not undermined under the guise of formalities.”

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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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