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Kabd Detectives Bust Conman Who Posed As Government Insider

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May 27, 2025

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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.

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Kuwait Court Jails Co-op Officials for Bribery Over Vegetable Sales

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May 28, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The Criminal Court has sentenced the chairman of a cooperative society and the head of its purchasing department to two years in prison with hard labor after convicting them of accepting a bribe.

The duo was arrested in late 2024 during a sting operation, where they were caught receiving a bribe from a representative of a vegetable supply company. According to investigation records, the officials had demanded 10% of the company’s monthly vegetable sales revenue in return for allowing continued display and sale of its products within the cooperative. The company reported the extortion attempt to the Ministry of Interior, leading to a carefully coordinated ambush and the arrest of both suspects.

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Fire Force Cracks Down on Safety Violations in Shuwaikh

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May 28, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The General Fire Force carried out an inspection campaign on Wednesday evening in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area to identify buildings and facilities that failed to comply with safety and fire prevention regulations. The operation led to the issuance of multiple violations and the administrative closure of several facilities that did not meet the required safety standards set by the Fire Force.

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Fake Accounts and Stolen Identities: Nepali Fraudster Caught in Kuwait

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12 hours ago

May 28, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, May 28: In a continued crackdown on financial crimes, the Financial Crimes Combating Department of Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has arrested a Nepalese national accused of involvement in a sophisticated bank fraud operation. The suspect was wanted in connection with two cases — No. 2253/2024 and No. 2234/2024 — both related to banking fraud.

Authorities uncovered the scam after discovering that the suspect had been purchasing bank cards and SIM cards from individuals within his community. During a precautionary search, officers seized eight bank cards and four SIM cards from his possession. Upon interrogation, he confessed to possessing additional items at his residence. A subsequent search led to the confiscation of 12 more bank cards, 16 SIM cards, and a number of bank documents and blank SIM cards. The suspect admitted that he supplied these cards to an accomplice who shipped them abroad for use in fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing money from unsuspecting victims.

The accused has been referred to the Public Prosecution, and legal action is underway. Investigations are being expanded, and authorities are coordinating with international counterparts to identify and apprehend additional suspects involved in the operation.