Fugitive accused of helping a person leave Kuwait illegally arrested
The security authorities have arrested an unidentified fugitive who was wanted by the for helping another person leave the country illegally, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday.
The ministry said the accused had earlier been arrested by border police in connection with the case and referred to the General Department of Criminal Investigation to complete the investigation. However, while in custody, he reportedly managed to escape.
Following intensified search efforts, investigations and security operations, authorities located and arrested him. The ministry said that, on the instructions of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, an immediate investigation committee was formed to determine how the man initially managed to hoodwink his guards and escaped.
The committee will also identify those found guilty and may have contributed to the incident and take necessary measures against them.
