KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: A Lebanese man is now detained at Salmiya Police Station, where he confessed to running over a Belarusian woman on Qatar Street. The suspect fled the scene after the accident, but turned himself in at the police station later, claiming he acted reflexively in the aftermath of the incident. The Operations Unit at the Ministry of Interior received a report regarding the hit-and-run involving an expatriate woman. Shortly afterward, the suspect arrived at the station and admitted to his involvement. The victim’s body was referred to forensic authorities, confirming that she was a Belarusian national. A case of hit-and-run resulting in death was filed against the man.

In another incident, a 22-year-old male citizen died while his companion was injured when their four-wheel-drive vehicle overturned in Abdally Agricultural Area recently. According to a security source, authorities received a report of a vehicle rollover in the area. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene and found two citizens in the vehicle. One was declared dead on the spot and the other sustained injuries. A case of vehicle overturn resulting in one fatality was registered.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: A Kuwaiti fashion influencer (ZA)has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined BD200 after being found guilty of sharing indecent videos on social media, according to a statement from the Public Prosecution.

The Minor Criminal Court delivered its verdict in person, ordering the confiscation of the influencer’s mobile phones and ruling that she be permanently deported upon completion of her sentence.

The case surfaced after the Cybercrime Directorate at the Ministry of Interior filed a report highlighting a publicly accessible social media account that featured videos of the woman in suggestive and inappropriate poses. Prosecutors argued that the content violated public decency laws and clashed with Kuwait’s cultural norms.

A warrant was issued for her arrest, and investigators later detained her. During questioning, the woman admitted the footage was hers. Her phone was confiscated as evidence, and she remained in custody throughout the investigation until the court delivered its final ruling.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 1: The Ministry of Interior stated that a traffic enforcement campaign using mobile radar devices on the Mutlaa Residential City Road resulted in 225 traffic violations and the arrest of eight individuals, including wanted persons.

In a press release issued by the General Department of Public Relations and Security Media, the ministry stated that five juveniles were arrested for driving without a license. One individual wanted on arrest warrants was apprehended, while two others were placed in precautionary detention. Additionally, seven vehicles were impounded due to traffic violations.

The ministry emphasized that the campaign was part of its ongoing efforts to apprehend violators and enforce the law equally and without exception. Daily traffic campaigns are being conducted across all governorates, with a focus on areas experiencing heavy traffic or frequent serious violations.

Authorities stressed that there will be zero tolerance for individuals who endanger their own lives and the lives of others on the road. The ministry urged all drivers to strictly follow traffic laws, pay attention to warning signals and signs, and contribute to a safer driving environment.

The primary goal of these campaigns, the ministry concluded, is prevention—fostering a culture of legal compliance, responsibility, and respect for road safety regulations.