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Man Posing As Police Officer Robs Expat at Knifepoint

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July 9, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 8: Jahra detectives have launched an investigation and begun efforts to apprehend an unidentified individual who robbed an expatriate in the Jahra area. The Deputy Public Prosecutor has classified the case as a felony, specifically under the charge of theft by threat and use of violence.

According to a security source, the incident occurred when an expatriate, born in 1993, reported to officers at the Jahra police station that he had been robbed in the early hours of the morning. The victim stated that at approximately 4:15 a.m., while he was walking in Jahra, an unknown person driving a vehicle stopped beside him. The suspect then brandished a knife and demanded to see the victim’s identification, telling him that he was a cop.

The assailant proceeded to steal the victim’s wallet, which contained his civil ID, two bank cards, and 35 Kuwaiti dinars in cash. Following the report, Jahra detectives were immediately notified and responded to the scene of the crime, which was identified as Block 5 in Jahra.

Investigators noted the presence of surveillance cameras in the area, which captured footage of the suspect during the commission of the crime. Authorities are currently reviewing the video evidence as part of their ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.

The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in bringing the suspect to justice.

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Court clears blogger, ex-candidate; murder suspect remains in custody

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: The Court of Cassation on Thursday upheld the acquittal of a blogger residing outside Kuwait on charges of spreading false news. It also upheld the acquittal of a former National Assembly election candidate who expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment of undersecretaries in ministries on social media.

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By Jaber Al-Hamoud
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Two Famous Kuwait Celebs Arrested in Salmiya with Drugs and Alcohol Possession

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September 20, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Officers from the Hawally Security Directorate arrested a famous artist in Salmiya for the possession of narcotics, sex toys and alcohol, reports Al-Seyassah daily. A security source disclosed that, as per the instructions of the Head of the Public Security Sector in the Interior Ministry Major General Hamad Al-Munifi, the officers apprehended the famous artist who was referred to the Drug Control General Department (DCGD), along with the confiscated items. The source added that the officers also arrested another famous artist with a young woman, as they were found to be in an abnormal condition. The source confirmed that the arrests happened after the Hawally Security Directorate deployed security forces throughout the governorate, ensuring the enforcement of the law against everyone, as “no one is above the law.”