KUWAIT CITY, July 25: A massive citizenship fraud scheme spanning three generations has been dramatically exposed in Kuwait following the arrest of a major drug trafficker caught red-handed with one million Captagon pills. What began as a drug bust has now turned into one of the country’s largest cases of identity forgery, with 87 individuals stripped of their Kuwaiti nationality.

The elaborate scam came to light after authorities apprehended Zaid bin Fulan bin Allan, a suspected drug dealer, who was found in possession of Gulf identity documents under a different name. The investigation, carried out by Kuwait’s Anti-Narcotics Department in collaboration with the Nationality Investigations Department, revealed that Zaid had purchased Kuwaiti citizenship for 15,000 dinars from a man with no real connection to him.

As the probe deepened, investigators discovered that Zaid was not the biological son of the man listed on his Kuwaiti papers. That man—whose name is being withheld for legal reasons—eventually admitted during interrogation that the two were strangers. The trail led back to 1994, when both the man and his father, Allan, were arrested by the Salmiya Investigations Department for possessing forged Gulf identity documents. However, no decision was made in the case for nearly a decade.

In 2002, the Council of Ministers finally revoked their citizenship. But just a year later, the duo successfully lobbied (via National Assembly MPs and political pressure) to have it reinstated in 2005. This restoration, it turns out, laid the foundation for a web of forgeries that would mushroom over the next two decades.

Official records uncovered by the Supreme Nationality Committee show that both the father and grandfather used completely different names on their Gulf and Kuwaiti ID cards. Old confession records from 1994 were recovered and re-examined during a high-level meeting held last Thursday, confirming that both men had knowingly obtained Kuwaiti nationality through fraudulent means.

The investigation also exposed an even more tangled deception: one of the men had added an Iraqi woman to his family file under a fake Kuwaiti name, “Noura,” when her real name was “Amal.” Amal later claimed her son as her brother, registering him as the child of Allan, effectively granting him Kuwaiti citizenship as well.

This intricate web of fake birth certificates, forged identities, and fraudulent affiliations led to a staggering 87 people being linked to the forged lineage, all of whom have now lost their citizenship.

As of now, the main drug dealer remains behind bars, the man who initially sold the citizenship is deceased, and Allan (the grandfather at the heart of the scheme) is currently imprisoned on separate forgery charges.

Authorities have described the case as a textbook example of “hereditary structural forgery”—a sophisticated, long-running scam that falsely embedded three generations into Kuwaiti society through falsified documents and political maneuvering. The investigation is ongoing, with officials vowing to crack down on all similar cases buried in the nation’s files.

KUWAIT CITY, July 24 — In a dramatic crackdown led by Kuwait’s top security officials, authorities have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network running illegal liquor factories across six residential neighbourhoods in the capital. The coordinated sting, carried out under the direct supervision of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, has resulted in the arrest of 52 individuals—including both male and female suspects of Nepalese and Indian nationalities—who were allegedly involved in the production, packaging, and distribution of locally brewed alcohol.

The operation unfolded on Wednesday, July 23, and included high-ranking officials such as Acting Director General of Kuwait Municipality, Engineer Manal Al-Asfour, Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas, and several senior figures from various cooperating government bodies.

Authorities revealed that rented homes in Mishref, Jaber Al-Ali, Al-Nahda, Faiha, Saad Al-Abdullah, and Al-Qusour had been converted into full-scale illegal liquor factories. These properties, located in quiet residential zones, were deliberately chosen to deflect suspicion and blend in with ordinary domestic life—while inside, barrels of raw ingredients, distillation equipment, and thousands of filled bottles were being churned out in industrial quantities.

Once the necessary legal warrants were obtained, elite teams launched simultaneous dawn raids on the targeted houses. What they uncovered was a well-oiled black-market enterprise: extensive quantities of brewing chemicals, thousands of plastic bottles pre-filled and ready for sale, and eight vehicles used to supply materials, distribute alcohol, and even provide basic provisions like food and water to the underground workforce.

Among those arrested were two suspects found with large amounts of cash and a money-counting machine, believed to be the gang’s financiers tasked with handling the profits from illegal sales. In a swift follow-up operation, the alleged kingpin of the network was also taken into custody after close surveillance revealed he had been directing operations by phone and coordinating with unknown individuals outside the country.

In total, the arrests included 30 men and 22 women, all of whom are now facing charges related to the manufacture and distribution of alcohol, which is strictly prohibited in Kuwait.

Authorities described the bust as a major victory in the ongoing fight against illegal alcohol production. “This operation is a clear message to all criminals and violators of our laws,” a Ministry of Interior spokesperson stated. “Security campaigns will continue without pause, and we will use all available resources to protect the safety, health, and values of our society.”

The Ministry has also urged the public to report any suspicious activities and reiterated its commitment to working closely with various state institutions to crack down on illegal networks operating within the country.

KUWAIT CITY, July 24: In a bold new operation targeting illegal housing practices, Kuwaiti authorities have launched a sweeping inspection campaign in Khaitan, cracking down on private residences that have been unlawfully altered, commercialized, or structurally compromised—posing risks to both public safety and the city’s urban integrity.

The large-scale operation, carried out under the direct supervision of His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, unfolded on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Also present during the campaign were Engineer Manal Al-Asfour, Acting Director General of Kuwait Municipality, and Major General Hamed Al-Dawas, Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs, alongside senior officials from several cooperating agencies.

Teams from the General Department of Criminal Investigations, working in coordination with the Kuwait Municipality, the Public Fire Department, the Environment Public Authority, and the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, conducted a coordinated sweep through the Khaitan district—an area that has drawn increasing concern for unauthorized housing practices.

Authorities say the campaign specifically targeted residences that had been illegally converted into commercial establishments, subdivided into unsafe multiple units, or built in ways that violate Kuwait’s strict private housing regulations. Some properties were found to be in danger of structural collapse, while others were operating without permits, compromising fire safety and environmental standards.

The inspections led to the identification of numerous violations, prompting immediate legal action by the relevant authorities. Properties found to be in breach of regulations are now subject to corrective measures, including demolition of illegal additions, fines, and legal proceedings against violators.

Officials stressed that these violations not only disrupt the character of residential neighborhoods, but also jeopardize public health and safety—especially in areas where illegal modifications interfere with building integrity or emergency response access.

The Ministry of Interior has vowed to continue these surprise inspections in various residential zones across the country as part of a broader initiative to enforce housing laws, restore urban order, and protect residents from the dangers posed by rogue property modifications.

A Ministry spokesperson reiterated: “We are committed to preserving the safety, structure, and identity of Kuwait’s residential areas. These violations will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable under the law.”