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Gulf Insider
02-07-2025
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Busts Visa Scam Gang Linked to Europe Fraud
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI) has arrested a criminal ring accused of forging documents to manipulate visa applications for entry into several European countries. The MoI confirmed that the arrests were made by the General Department of Residency Investigations, operating under the Citizenship and Residency Affairs Sector, as part of a broader crackdown on organised crime. The investigation, conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, uncovered serious violations, including: Falsified professions Forged work permits Tampered bank statements Fabricated documents aimed at meeting visa requirements imposed by European embassies Authorities identified an Egyptian national, believed to be operating the scam from abroad via social media, as one of the main figures behind the illegal immigration scheme. Several other suspects were arrested within Kuwait, and their devices and forged documents have been seized. As part of ongoing international security cooperation, Kuwaiti authorities have informed their counterparts in Egypt, where further investigations are underway. The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the law, warning that it will not tolerate such criminal activities. It also urged the public to respect the country's legal and immigration frameworks. Also Read: Kuwait Introduces Tax Rules, Expects $820m In Revenue
Arab Times
01-07-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait shuts down Europe-bound visa scam, nabs criminal network
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Tuesday the arrest of a criminal ring involved in forging data to manipulate visa applicants for European countries. In a press statement by the MoI, the operation was carried out by the General Department of Residency Investigations, led by the Citizenship and Residency Affairs Sector, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat organized crimes. The investigation, conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, uncovered the criminal activities by the suspects, including altering professions, fabricating information, tampering with work permits, bank statements, and other documents to meet visa requirements set by several European embassies. Initial findings revealed the involvement of an Egyptian, who was operating a social media account from abroad to promote illegal immigration services, as the authority arrested several other members of the ring in Kuwait as well as seized their devices and documents. Authorities in Egypt were informed, as part of the international security cooperation, and procedures are underway to complete the investigations, the statement added. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the country's security and enforcing the law, warning that it will not tolerate such criminal activities, as well as urged the public to adhere to all laws and regulations. (KUNA)
Arab Times
01-07-2025
- Arab Times
Visa Fraud Gang Busted In Kuwait; International Network Exposed
KUWAIT CITY, July 1: As part of its ongoing campaign to combat organized crime and enforce residency and labor laws, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior, through the Nationality and Residency Affairs Sector and the General Department of Residency Investigations, has arrested a gang involved in large-scale document forgery aimed at securing travel visas to various European countries. Investigations carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs uncovered the gang's fraudulent methods, which included altering job titles, falsifying employer information, and manipulating work permits, salary details, bank statements, and other official documents to meet visa requirements set by European embassies. Initial findings also revealed the involvement of an Egyptian national operating a social media account from abroad, who promoted these illegal services and targeted individuals seeking to immigrate illegally. Authorities apprehended several gang members within Kuwait and seized electronic devices and forged documents used in their operations. The suspects and confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action. In line with international security cooperation, Kuwait coordinated immediately with authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt, leading to the arrest of the remaining gang members abroad. Further legal procedures are currently underway. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the law, warning that it will continue to take firm action against anyone involved in such criminal activities. The Ministry also urged the public to comply with all laws and regulations.
