KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25, (Agencies): In a recent revelation, an informed source has disclosed that eight officials from various government agencies are currently under investigation for alleged crimes related to tampering with public funds and illicitly benefiting from the awarding of tenders to specific individuals in exchange for financial gains and personal benefits.

According to the source, travel ban orders have been issued against some of the accused officials, with additional officials expected to be summoned for questioning in the coming days. The accused officials, including former deputy ministers, are said to have exploited their positions within the government, allegedly obtaining substantial amounts of money by unlawfully manipulating public tenders and directing them towards specific individuals in violation of existing laws. Their cases were brought to the attention of investigative authorities after the discovery of these irregularities.

The source further emphasized that investigation committees, established across various government agencies, have uncovered a surge in instances of exploitation and manipulation involving tenders, projects, and state resources, leading to violations committed by former leaders and officials.

Money laundering charges are anticipated for some of the defendants, as evidence suggests their involvement in the illegal acquisition of funds. The investigating authorities have recently initiated probes into cases implicating officials for allegedly profiting from and causing harm to public funds, embezzlement, and acts of negligence.

The cases under investigation include charges related to:

• Illicit Benefit
• Negligence
• Harm to Public Funds
• Embezzlement
• Seizure of Public Resources
• Unlawful Profiting