KUWAIT CITY, Mar 6: In a bizarre and unfortunate incident, an expatriate was deceived into believing he was becoming a partner in a well-known restaurant, only to discover that he had lost most of his savings, totaling 9,260 dinars, in an elaborate scam.

According to sources, the victim, a 40-year-old expatriate, filed a police report alleging that he was defrauded by a fellow expatriate. The victim stated that he came across an advertisement on a popular platform promoting a partnership opportunity in a reputable restaurant. Intrigued by the offer, he quickly contacted the advertiser and agreed to invest 9,260 dinars to become a partner. The two parties signed a partnership contract, and the victim transferred the agreed amount in two installments: 4,760 dinars via bank transfer and the remainder in cash. The victim provided bank statements as evidence of the transactions.

However, the situation took a shocking turn when the victim visited the restaurant to monitor its operations and sales. Upon inquiring about his supposed partner, the restaurant staff informed him that the individual in question was merely an employee with no ownership or managerial role. Realizing he had been scammed, the victim immediately reported the incident to the authorities.

The case was referred to detectives, who summoned the accused for questioning. During interrogation, the accused initially admitted to receiving only the first installment of 4,760 dinars. He claimed that he had been unfairly dismissed from the restaurant and, facing financial difficulties, resorted to defrauding his fellow expatriates. However, further investigations by Hawalli detectives revealed that the accused had received the full amount of 9,260 dinars. It was also discovered that he had used a portion of the stolen funds to pay off personal debts and financial obligations.

The incident highlights the importance of due diligence and verification before entering into financial agreements, particularly in high-stakes transactions. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the case, and the accused is expected to face legal consequences for his actions.