KUWAIT CITY, May 27: Jahra detectives have launched an investigation to track down two unidentified suspects who allegedly robbed a Bedoun man of KD 61,000 in cash, along with official documents, bills of exchange, and receipts. The incident took place last Tuesday around 4:00 p.m. in the Taima area.

According to a security source, the victim reported being ambushed when a vehicle veered in front of his car, forcing him to stop. Two assailants exited the vehicle and forcibly seized the cash and documents. The victim told officers he did not recognize the attackers but pointed to another individual (currently being summoned for questioning) whom he suspects of orchestrating the robbery, as this person was aware of the large sum he was carrying.

Authorities have yet to disclose the victim’s reason for holding such a substantial amount of money or the nature of his occupation. Investigations are ongoing.

KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The Misdemeanor Appeals Court has upheld a lower court’s verdict sentencing three Kuwaiti citizens to three years in prison with hard labor for their involvement in leaking high school examination papers via social media platforms.

The defendants include a former head of the Ministry of Education’s secret printing press, a female staff member, and a teacher. The Public Prosecution charged them with disclosing confidential information after a thorough investigation.

Authorities from the Ministries of Interior and Education had referred multiple individuals to the Public Prosecution over various incidents involving leaked exams. While some were convicted, others were acquitted of charges, including leaking state secrets and money laundering. Investigations revealed that intermediaries, including minors, played a role in selling the leaked exams through social media platforms such as WhatsApp at varying prices.

KUWAIT CITY, May 27: In a dramatic takedown, Kabd detectives arrested a retired man hiding out in a stable after uncovering his elaborate fraud scheme that duped multiple citizens out of nearly KD 90,000. The suspect, a man in his fifties, had altered his appearance by growing a beard and wearing glasses in an attempt to evade capture.

According to a security source, complaints poured in from multiple areas, with victims reporting that the man posed as a well-connected individual capable of fast-tracking complex government transactions. Witnesses said he would accompany them to government offices, where he confidently greeted employees, creating the illusion of influence and access.

Victims reported losing between KD 20,000 and KD 30,000 each, with the suspect eventually stalling on promises and disappearing altogether—his phone switched off and his whereabouts unknown. Investigators discovered that the man had retired from the same institution he used to impress his victims about 18 months prior.

Acting on a tip, detectives tracked him to a stable in the Kabd area, where he had been hiding while attempting to secure a parliamentary protection order. Upon arrest and during interrogation, the suspect confessed to orchestrating the scam. His method involved taking victims to his former workplace, asking them to wait while he greeted former colleagues, and then falsely assuring the victims that their affairs were being handled. He would then collect large sums of money from them under the pretense of “handling” their paperwork.

The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution, and further investigations are underway to identify additional victims.