Bogus MoI alerts target bank users

12/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 12: The Ministry of Interior has warned against forged documents circulating online that falsely carry the ministry’s name and the title of the Minister of Interior, reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a press statement, the ministry revealed that these documents contain claims about suspicious activity involving bank accounts and are intended to trick individuals into disclosing their banking details through WhatsApp. It confirmed that the Cybercrime General Department is investigating the incident and will take the necessary legal action. The ministry urged the public not to respond to such messages or share any banking information or verification codes.