KUWAIT CITY, Dec 17: The Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced that, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption, reduce its risks and effects, and hold those responsible accountable, it has referred several individuals from the Public Authority for Sports, the Kuwait Athletics Federation, and a sports club to the Public Prosecution, reports Al-Anba daily. This referral follows an investigation into suspected crimes, which include:
 1. Facilitating the seizure of public funds - This is criminalized under article 10 of law No. 1/1993 for the protection of public funds.
2. Harm to the public funds due to negligence - This offense is covered by article 14 of the aforementioned law.
3. Forgery - This is criminalized under Articles 257 to 259 in the Penal Code of Kuwait.

These actions are considered corruption crimes under article 22 of law No. 2/2016 regarding the establishment of the Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority. The provisions are also related to the disclosure of financial assets. Nazaha affirmed its commitment to continue examining, gathering evidence, and investigating all credible information that meets the necessary requirements and is submitted to it.