KUWAIT CITY, Sep 14: The Commercial Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated 381 counterfeit goods during an inspection campaign in Farwaniya Governorate.

Faisal Al Ansari, Director of the Ministry’s Commercial Control Department, stated that the seizure is part of ongoing Ministry efforts to apprehend violators and maintain strict enforcement, with inspection teams operating around the clock.

The confiscated items included counterfeit watches, wallets, women’s handbags, and hats imitating well-known international brands, Al Ansari added.

He emphasized that the Ministry continues its field campaigns to monitor all forms of commercial violations. This includes ensuring fair pricing, preventing artificial price increases, verifying product quality, confirming the country of origin, and enforcing all applicable regulations governing commercial activities.

Al Ansari reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that the market operates in accordance with Kuwaiti laws and standards.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13: The Criminal Court imposed KD5,000 fine on a citizen and referred the civil lawsuit filed by a ‘fashionista’ to the competent civil court. The lawsuit was filed against the citizen accused of using the internet and WhatsApp to threaten and blackmail the victim. The complainant disclosed that he sent text and voice messages containing offensive and dishonorable phrases, using local and foreign numbers.

The defendant also sent messages to the victim’s husband, with insinuations that cast doubt on her reputation. He demanded for money and jewelry worth KD15,000 in exchange for not defaming her in front of her brothers and husband. Attorney Ayed Al-Rashidi, lawyer for the victim, proved the guilt of the defendant in court. He filed a civil claim for KD5,001 compensation for the damages incurred by his client.

The court af firmed in its reasoning that the case file, results of investigations and the attached documents, including the text and voice messages extracted from WhatsApp, prove that the defendant committed the charges leveled against him, stressing that his actions fall within the scope of electronic blackmail and misuse of communication media.

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

Kuwait Fire Force teams respond to a tanker driver trapped in a tire incident.

KUWAIT CITY, Sep 13: Six firefighting teams are currently battling a massive blaze that broke out at a warehouse on a farm in the Al-Sulaibiya area. Emergency crews are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control, while authorities have confirmed that further details will be released once the operation concludes.