Kuwait reaffirms anti-corruption drive to safeguard Kuwait’s reputation

The Ministry of Interior has once again reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption in line with directives issued by the political leadership and Kuwait’s adherence to international standards. This came following the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen working as a cooperative society manager, accused of soliciting a bribe in exchange for performing his official duties.

The ministry emphasized the seriousness of such crimes, stating they undermine public trust in institutions and pledged continued enforcement against corruption, urged citizens and residents to report any similar incidents, including demands for money or gifts in exchange for services, according to Al-Rai daily.

It noted that Kuwaiti law exempts from punishment anyone who reports such crimes to security authorities, whether before or after they occur.

The Ministry of Social Affairs clarified that the ‘suspect’ was appointed through a four-member committee from the Public Authority for Manpower, the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies, and the cooperative society itself, via the ‘Fakhrna’ platform. The case is now before the Public Prosecution.
The ministry stressed that this is an isolated incident and does not reflect the broader cooperative movement in Kuwait.