KUWAIT CITY, May 6: According to informed sources, Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, since taking office, has referred 208 individuals to the Public Prosecution for corruption and financial and administrative violations in cooperative societies. They explained that these individuals comprise 96 Kuwaitis and 112 expatriates and include board members and employees of cooperative societies. This affirms that accountability is not based on nationality or position, and that the law applies equally to all without exception. The minister’s actions also extended to oversight bodies, as dozens of financial and administrative auditors were referred for administrative investigation due to negligence in performing their duties.

The sources said anyone found to have colluded in or concealed acts of corruption will be held accountable in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Law. In other news, following a temporary suspension due to the discovery of suspicious links, the Ministry of Social Affairs has resumed permitting registered charitable societies that are in compliance with official circulars to disburse donations for humanitarian projects in Kuwait. According to informed sources, the updated procedures are designed to enhance transparency and ensure that donations reach their rightful recipients through official and legal channels. They affirmed the importance of all charitable societies adhering to the new regulations to avoid future violations. The sources clarified that charitable societies are no longer allowed to deduct monthly donations directly from donors’ bank accounts, adding that this practice is unlikely to be reinstated.

By Fares Al-Abdan
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff