New era exposes decades of nationality forgery as 1,291 more persons lose citizenship

The painstaking work undertaken by the Government of Kuwait continues to find out how many crimes were committed against the nation over the years, undermining its identity, resources, and rightful citizens — until the new era emerged, determined to place this difficult file at the top of its priorities.

For decades, the forgers were under the impression that they had escaped justice. They tampered with Kuwait’s national identity, falsified documents, and took for themselves and their dependents what was not rightfully theirs. Yet, the Department of Nationality Investigation has remained ever-vigilant, digging through layers of deception to protect the integrity of the nation.

The investigations unfolding today are not entirely new. In fact, they are a continuation of efforts that began over 50 years ago, as evidenced by the reports and findings of Captain Abdullah Al Tayyar and his colleagues. What was uncovered then is now being confirmed with certainty — proving the depth of the crime and the long-standing commitment of the department’s officers across generations.

The revelations continue to emerge — day after day, week after week, month after month — showing how foreign infiltrators plundered Kuwait’s wealth, displaced genuine citizens from opportunities, and altered the national fabric.

Now, under the leadership of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, this once ‘untouchable’ file is finally being handled with the seriousness and precision it demands.

Under his leadership, the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship held a decisive meeting on Wednesday to review and resolve and to revoke or declare the ‘loss’ of citizenship in 1,291 cases, pending referral to the Council of Ministers.

The cases are categorized as follows:

• Loss of nationality in 9 cases under Article (11) of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law No. 15 of 1959, due to dual nationality.
• Revocation under Article (21 bis A) in 113 cases, involving forgery, false statements, and dependent acquisitions.
• Revocation under Article (13), Paragraph (1) in 86 cases, also involving forgery and dependency.
• Revocation under Article (13), Paragraph (4) — for reasons tied to Kuwait’s supreme national interest — in 1,083 cases, including individuals granted nationality for noble deeds and their dependents.

This renewed campaign is not only about correcting the past — it’s about safeguarding Kuwait’s future.

The message is clear: no forgery will go unnoticed, and no violator will remain unaccountable. The path ahead is one of transparency, accountability, and national integrity — and the new era is just getting started.