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Death sentence for killer upheld

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KUWAIT CITY, June 23: The Court of Cassation, headed by Judge Sultan Bouresli, on Sunday upheld the death sentence imposed on the killer of Ahmed Al-Jalal — a citizen. Based on the psychiatric report submitted to the court; it was declared that the defendant was aware of his actions, so he is legally responsible for them. During the trial, Attorney Hussein Al- Asfour demanded maximum penalty for the defendant, indicating the psychiatric report proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the perpetrator was sane and aware of his crime, and that he did not benefit from any excuse or mitigating circumstance.

In its pleadings before the Criminal Court, the Public Prosecution — represented by Deputy Director of the Ahmadi and Mubarak Al-Kabeer Prosecutions Nasser Al-Masbahi — stated that the defendant “deliberately took an innocent life without justification and devoid of humanity. He also deprived the victim of his most sacred right — the right to life.”

In the grounds for the first-instance ruling, the court stated that “the defendant deliberately killed the victim by stabbing him with a knife to take his life, causing injuries described in the forensic report that led to his death. He also deliberately assaulted the other victim, Jaber Sheikh, physically, as proven in the investigations.” The court stated this is one of the most heinous crimes known to mankind, as it foreshadows criminal behavior dominated by evil factors that necessitate general deterrence, the achievement of justice, and the proper implementation of the rule of law. The court convicted the defendant of the two charges against him, as amended, and decided to punish him under articles 149 and 160 of the Penal Code and Article 1/172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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

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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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