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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Arab Times
Power-Hungry Illegal Crypto Farm Discovered in a Kuwaiti House
KUWAIT CITY, July 28: A Kuwaiti citizen has been arrested for operating an illegal cryptocurrency mining setup from a house in Sabah Al-Ahmad Residential City, raising concerns about electricity theft and network stability. Acting on the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the General Department of Criminal Investigation, through its Anti-Financial Crimes Department, launched an operation to clamp down on unlicensed activities draining public resources. The suspect, identified as Khaled Samir Fahd Shehab, had reportedly restarted his crypto mining operation just 15 days ago, following a temporary shutdown during a recent security sweep. Investigators discovered that the house in question was rented under the name of an individual whose Kuwaiti citizenship had been revoked. A search warrant was obtained from the Public Prosecution, leading to the arrest of the accused and the seizure of mining equipment. Authorities noted that such illegal mining operations not only violate local laws but also consume excessive electricity, putting immense pressure on Kuwait's public power grid. The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has been informed and is pursuing further legal and technical action regarding the unauthorized use of power. The accused has been referred to the relevant authorities for prosecution.
Arab Times
16-07-2025
- Arab Times
Black Magic Hustler Caught Red-handed In Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 16: A person deceiving people under pretenses of practicing black magic, sorcery, and divination in exchange for money was arrested by police, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. This came as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to combat fraud and illegal practices. A statement by the ministry revealed that authorities had received reliable information on an individual engaging in fraud and deception against citizens and residents by claiming to be able to predict the future and solve family and financial problems through black magic rituals and sorcery, in exchange for large sums of money. After verifying the information, the necessary legal authorization was obtained, and an ambush was carried out, resulting in his arrest. He had multiple incriminating items, including black magic books, paper talismans, unknown materials and liquids used in sorcery rituals, and a fundraising box. He had previously been arrested approximately 20 years ago by the Anti-Financial Crimes Department on the same charges; legal action was taken against him at the time, and he was required to pledge not to repeat such practices. The accused and the seized items were referred to the specialized authorities for legal action. The Interior Ministry affirmed that it would not tolerate such illegal practices, which harm society and exploit people's needs and vulnerability, and advised everyone to refrain from dealing with such individuals and to report them immediately through official channels. All forms of black magic are criminalized in Kuwait, as they are strictly prohibited in Islam. (KUNA)
