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Visa Selling Scheme Busted in Kuwait: 5 Arrested for Charging KD 800–1,300 Per Visa

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05/11/2024

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05/11/2024

Visa Selling Scheme Busted in Kuwait: 5 Arrested for Charging KD 800–1,300 Per Visa

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: Acting on the directives of His Excellency the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, to intensify efforts against illegal activities, the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations has apprehended five individuals on charges of human trafficking.

Investigations revealed that the suspects collaborated with Kuwaiti citizens to sponsor expat workers' visas ranging from 800 to 1,300 Kuwaiti dinars per person.

The Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to enforcing the law uniformly and without exception. Security forces remain vigilant against any violations. All necessary legal actions have been taken, and the accused have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further proceedings.