KUWAIT CITY, Jan 19: A case classified as “Breach of Trust” has been recently registered at a police station in Hawalli Governorate, after a delay of five years. The case, stemming from an incident that occurred in 2020, involves a Kuwaiti citizen who was allegedly deceived into entering a fraudulent vehicle trading partnership.

According to a security source, a 66-year-old Kuwaiti citizen reported that a 42-year-old Kuwaiti citizen had convinced him to invest in a vehicle trading venture, promising substantial profits of up to 100%. The complainant handed over a sum of 9,700 dinars to the defendant as part of the deal.

However, after further investigation, the complainant discovered that the defendant had no involvement in the trade, prompting him to attempt recovery of his original sum—without interest. Despite efforts to reach out to the defendant, the complainant was informed that the defendant had experienced financial losses in the trade.

When asked about the delay in filing the case, the complainant explained that he had been incarcerated in the central prison on a separate charge at the time the money was handed over. He remained in prison for nearly two months and was only recently released. While incarcerated, he attempted multiple times to contact the defendant, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

Authorities have now launched an investigation and will summon the defendant for questioning. However, it remains unclear whether the complainant has any witnesses to support his claim of handing over the money. The police are currently working to verify the details of the case and proceed with the investigation accordingly.

Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds.