05-07-2025
Kuwaiti Sentenced To 7 Years, Fined KD143,000 For Forged Academic Certificate
A Kuwaiti citizen has been sentenced to seven years in prison and fined KD143,000 ($467,610) after being found guilty of forging a high school certificate to secure government employment and unlawfully receive salaries.
The Court of Cassation upheld the conviction after it was revealed that the suspect had submitted a fraudulent academic certificate purportedly issued by a secondary school in a neighbouring GCC country.
The document was used to obtain a public sector position, leading to years of undeserved income from the state.
Authorities launched an investigation after discrepancies were detected in the employee's academic records.
Subsequent verification confirmed the certificate was forged, prompting legal action and the individual's referral to trial.
The ruling underscores the government's intensified efforts to clamp down on document fraud and protect public funds.
Legal experts said the severity of the sentence reflects the judiciary's firm stance on academic forgery and the abuse of public resources.
Officials have reiterated the importance of robust verification processes and inter-agency cooperation in preventing similar cases, as Kuwait continues to address administrative integrity as part of broader institutional reform efforts.
