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Retired Syrian soldier jailed 7 yrs in Kuwaiti nationality forgery

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KUWAIT CITY, May 18: The Criminal Court sentenced a retired Syrian soldier to seven years in prison, fined him KD961,000 and dismissed him from his job for unlawfully getting his salary, pension and rent allowance; and attempting to obtain a residential plot by forging Kuwaiti citizenship, claiming he is related to a deceased citizen. The Public Prosecution had earlier charged the defendant with unlawfully receiving cash amounting to KD22,430 from the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS); when he approached PIFSS employees and requested for pension based on forged documents: his civil identification and Kuwaiti nationality certificate, which falsely indicated that he is a Kuwaiti citizen. He also forced the institution to pay him a periodic pension, thereby enabling him to unlawfully obtain the aforementioned cash.

Sources disclosed this crime was inextricably linked to another felony — forgery of an official document related to the PIFSS database, as revealed in the investigations. Moreover, the Official Gazette (Kuwait Al-Youm) on Sunday published Decree No. 88/2025 revoking the Kuwaiti citizenship of 154 individuals and those who acquired the citizenship through them. This decree covers doctors, preachers, former athletes and media professionals who obtained citizenship based on the ‘noble deeds’ clause. Kuwait Al-Youm also published Cabinet Resolution No. 553, which revoked the Kuwaiti citizenship of three individuals and those who acquired the citizenship through them; under Article 21bis(A) of Nationality Law No. 15/1959 and its amendments, specifically the stipulations on forgery.

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

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Kuwait Customs Foil Attempt to Smuggle Narcotics from Europe

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KUWAIT CITY, June 7: Customs officers at the Air Cargo Customs Department successfully seized a large quantity of narcotic substances weighing approximately 50 kilograms, arriving from a European country. The seizure took place after the customs targeting team grew suspicious of the contents of certain bags and conducted a thorough inspection. The examination revealed around 33 kilograms of hashish and 17 kilograms of marijuana. The individual involved was subsequently arrested and handed over to the relevant authorities, along with the confiscated substances. All necessary customs procedures were duly completed.

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Traffic Violations and Accidents Surge, Prompting Calls for Stronger Enforcement

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KUWAIT CITY, June 7: The Kuwait General Traffic Department has released its weekly statistics covering the period from May 31 to June 6, revealing a total of 22,540 traffic citations issued for various violations. In addition, authorities arrested 64 juveniles and 110 individuals who were either wanted by law or found in violation of existing regulations. The data highlights the department’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and enforce traffic laws across the country.

The report also documented a concerning number of road accidents, with 1,293 incidents recorded during the week. Of these, 1,114 were classified as minor, while 179 resulted in injuries or fatalities. The figures underscore the importance of continued public awareness, stricter enforcement, and community cooperation to reduce traffic-related risks and promote safer driving behavior on Kuwait’s roads.

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One Dead In Abdali Farms Crash

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KUWAIT CITY, Jun 7: On Friday evening, the Abdali Fire Brigade responded to a serious road accident involving a collision and vehicle entrapment near the clinic in the Abdali farms area. Tragically, the incident resulted in one fatality. Emergency crews managed the situation on-site before handing over the scene to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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