Lebanese woman deported for forging university degree to get Kuwait driving license
A Lebanese woman in her 30s has been referred for administrative deportation after she allegedly used a forged university degree to meet one of the requirements for obtaining a Kuwait driving license.
During questioning, the woman reportedly confessed to the forgery, explaining that she had only a high school diploma and did not meet the university-degree requirement for a driving license.
She told investigators that she contacted a compatriot back home and arranged the forged university certificate for $1,200. She then used the document to meet the educational requirement and facilitate her driving license and employment-status procedures.
Authorities said the case reflects ongoing efforts to verify expatriates’ educational qualifications and monitor profession changes and employment transfers. Electronic links between government agencies, including the Public Authority for Manpower, help identify suspected manipulation of qualification and employment records.
Investigators are continuing to examine the case and the information provided by the woman regarding how and where the forged document was produced. Legal procedures are being taken against those involved.
Under Kuwait’s current regulations, expatriates seeking a driving license generally need to meet requirements including at least two years of residency, a university degree and a minimum monthly salary of 600 dinars, although exemptions apply to certain categories and professions.
