Gang involved in illegal residency trade busted
The gang had transferred the residencies of existing workers to a single company and charged significant sums of money for new workers
• A criminal gang has been apprehended by Kuwait authorities for engaging in the illegal trade of residency permits.
• The gang, composed of individuals from Syria, Egypt, and Asian countries, was involved in forgery and facilitating the acquisition of residency in exchange for financial gain.
The General Department of Security Media and Public Relations at the Ministry of Interior announced that the General Department of Criminal Investigation has successfully apprehended a criminal gang involved in the illicit trade of residency permits.
The gang, comprised of individuals from Syria, Egypt, and various Asian countries, was engaged in forging official documents and facilitating the acquisition of residency visas in exchange for monetary benefits.
According to reports by Al-Jarida newspaper, investigations revealed that the gang had transferred the residency permits of existing workers to a specific company. Subsequently, they charged substantial sums of money, ranging from 700 to 1,000 Kuwaiti Dinars, to bring in new workers.
Following a thorough investigation, all members of the criminal gang and the company owner were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities for legal action.
The Ministry of Interior has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and ensuring that all individuals abide by the regulations. The Ministry emphasized that security forces remain vigilant in their efforts to detect and combat all forms of criminal activity. Continuous round-the-clock operations are conducted to identify and address any violations of the law.
