Kuwaiti citizen jailed for 7 years, 12 expats sentenced for human trafficking

The Second Criminal Court in Kuwait issued a ruling in a case involving human trafficking and money laundering related to massage parlors. The court sentenced a Kuwaiti citizen, the owner of the massage parlors, to 7 years in prison and imposed a fine of 7,000 dinars. Additionally, 12 expatriates involved in the case were sentenced to 5 years in prison, followed by deportation from Kuwait.
The Public Morals and Human Trafficking Department of the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait arrested the individuals convicted in the human trafficking case. They were charged with engaging in immoral acts at a massage parlour, in exchange for money.
The Security Media Department stated that the arrest of the accused individuals was part of ongoing efforts to monitor and address negative phenomena that violate public morals in Kuwait.
Following the seizure of the case, it was announced that the matter would be referred to the competent authority for further legal action against the accused, ensuring immoral activities are dealt as per the law.
Source: Al Qabas