KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Criminal Court has rejected an appeal filed by a Kuwaiti doctor and upheld the original verdict sentencing him to five years in prison, a KD 345,000 fine, and dismissal from his job. The doctor was found guilty of embezzling KD 115,000 in salaries he received while being absent from work.

According to the Ministry of Health’s legal department, the doctor had been absent from his post at a government hospital for five years while residing abroad. Despite his prolonged absence, he continued to receive his full salary with the help of another employee, suggesting collusion.

Following an official report submitted to the Public Prosecution, an investigation was launched. Authorities confirmed that the doctor had not entered Kuwait in the past five years, confirming the fraudulent salary payments.

KUWAIT CITY, July 29:  Kuwaiti authorities have seized approximately four tons of expired food products in a large-scale operation uncovering serious violations related to food safety regulations. During the inspection, investigators discovered that expiration dates on various food items had been deliberately tampered with to mislead consumers.

In several cases, expiration dates were erased using solvents or cotton, and new labels with false dates were placed over the original ones. Packets of corn chips that had an actual expiration date of July 15, 2025, were found with the date removed and the product still displayed for sale. Similarly, cocoa products showed two dates printed on the packaging—one being the original (April 2025) and a fraudulent one (September 2025) layered over it.

Authorities also seized large quantities of potatoes, sweets, cheeses, and other snacks. Many of these items bore clear signs of tampering, including visible erasure marks. Some expiration dates had been extended by four months, five months, or even an entire year.

Inspectors also found tools used in the fraud, including cotton swabs and specific instructions for removing ink from cans. In some cases, individuals were observed wiping off expiration dates by hand and relabeling items for sale in local markets.

Refrigerators within the inspected stores contained expired goods with altered labels, some of which had been extended by up to a year to appear fresh. These practices pose a serious health threat to consumers and are considered grave violations of public safety standards.

Authorities have taken legal action, closing the violating establishments and referring the offenders to the Public Prosecution. Officials reiterated their commitment to protecting public health and safety, urging consumers to always check expiration dates and report any suspected violations through official channels.

KUWAIT CITY, July 29: The Kuwait Fire Service, in coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, the Public Authority for Manpower, the Environment Public Authority, and the Food and Agriculture Authority, carried out an inspection campaign in Hawalli Governorate on Tuesday evening.

The campaign was launched to identify buildings and facilities that fail to meet safety and fire prevention standards. Several violations were recorded, and some non-compliant establishments were administratively shut down as a result.