KUWAIT CITY, May 10: The Misdemeanor Appeals Court has overturned a previous conviction sentencing a woman to one year in prison with hard labor on charges of fraud and practicing witchcraft. The court instead acquitted her of all charges, citing insufficient evidence and flawed procedures.

The case stemmed from allegations by the Public Prosecution that the woman had defrauded multiple individuals by claiming to possess supernatural powers, including the ability to predict the future. She reportedly charged 300 Kuwaiti dinars per session and allegedly operated out of her private residence.

According to testimony from an officer with the Anti-Money Laundering Crimes Department, the investigation began following a tip-off from a confidential source. Acting on a prosecution warrant, detectives staged a sting operation using marked cash. After a session was conducted inside the defendant’s home and payment was exchanged, authorities raided the premises. During the search, items suspected of being used in sorcery were recovered, including a dried seahorse, paper talismans, bullets, incense, stones, herbs, and marked money.

In her defense, attorney Enaam Haidar argued that the search and arrest were procedurally invalid, the evidence lacked credibility, and the case was based on speculative accusations. She also emphasized her client’s consistent denial of the charges throughout the investigation. After reviewing the case, the Appeals Court concluded that the prosecution had failed to establish criminal intent or provide concrete proof of fraudulent activity, resulting in a full acquittal.

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at an apartment building in Al-Raqi on Friday morning.

KUWAIT CITY, May 10: Firefighters successfully brought a blaze under control at an apartment building in the Al-Raqi area on Friday morning, according to the Kuwait Fire Force.

Fire brigades from the Shuwaikh Industrial and Al-Ardiya fire stations responded to the scene, where they swiftly began operations to combat the fire and prevent its spread within the building.

Authorities confirmed that the incident did not result in any significant injuries.

KUWAIT CITY, May 9 : As part of ongoing efforts to apprehend law violators and uphold the law, the Ministry of Interior conducted a comprehensive security and traffic campaign in the suburb of Sabah Al-Salem on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The operation involved the participation of several departments, including the Traffic Affairs and Operations Sector (represented by the General Traffic Department), the General Department of Rescue Police, the Central General Department of Operations, the Public Security Sector, the Private Security Sector, and the Women’s Police.

The campaign led to the following outcomes:

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that such campaigns will continue across all regions of the country to ensure law enforcement and public safety. The ministry urged all residents to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious or illegal activities by calling the emergency number (112).