Gang Exploiting Vulnerable Asian Expats Busted by Kuwait Police in Jleeb
According to an official statement, the Farwaniya Investigations Department uncovered the gang's illegal operations following complaints from expats and vendors. The group was reportedly demanding money from individuals — many of them street vendors and informal workers — in exchange for not harassing or harming them. The victims, largely from the Asian expatriate community, were targeted due to their vulnerable status and presence in unregulated market areas.
Investigators were able to document the gang's activities with video evidence showing members of the group collecting money from vendors in real time. The footage confirmed that the gang was exploiting the lack of oversight in the area to run an organized extortion racket.
Based on this evidence, law enforcement set a strategic ambush, which led to the arrest of one gang member, a Bangladeshi national, caught red-handed while attempting to extort money. Authorities stated that operations are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining members of the group.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards individuals or groups who threaten the peace and security of society. In its statement, the ministry urged the public to report any suspicious or similar criminal behavior through official communication channels, reiterating its commitment to protecting all communities in Kuwait.
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