KUWAIT CITY, May 10: A civilian employee working at a Kuwaiti port has been referred to the Public Prosecution by the Criminal Security Sector for allegedly facilitating the illegal departure of individuals who were legally banned from leaving the country. The accused reportedly accepted payments of KD 500 in exchange for using his position to smuggle wanted persons out of Kuwait.
According to a security source, detectives received credible intelligence that the employee was routinely assisting individuals facing travel bans. To confirm the allegations, authorities deployed an undercover source who was himself banned from travel. The source contacted the suspect, who then used his position to enable the source’s passage through the port—providing authorities with the evidence they needed to arrest him.
Upon his arrest and during interrogation, the accused admitted to the charges. He claimed that his actions were driven by humanitarian motives and expressed confidence that those he helped would eventually return to the country. Despite his justification, officials consider his conduct a serious breach of duty and national security.
The source emphasized that the Ministry of Interior, through the Criminal Security Sector, remains vigilant against any misuse of public office and is committed to taking firm action against those who undermine the law.
The Public Prosecution is continuing its investigation and is expected to summon individuals who benefited from the illegal travel arrangements facilitated by the accused. An inventory of all those who were aided in bypassing travel restrictions is currently underway.
