KUWAIT CITY, Feb 22: Detectives from the Capital Governorate have arrested an expatriate businessman accused of issuing six bounced cheques totaling KD 1.6 million, authorities said.

According to a security source, the suspect — an Arab national who owns and operates approximately six clothing supermarkets across Farwaniya, Dajeej and the Capital area — was taken into custody after several companies filed complaints against him. The firms reported that cheques issued by the accused were returned unpaid upon presentation, as his bank account reportedly lacked sufficient funds on the due dates.

During initial questioning, the businessman allegedly stated that the outlets he manages generate revenues sufficient to cover the cheque amounts. He claimed to have sought to reschedule payments with the creditor companies, but negotiations failed, prompting them to initiate legal proceedings.

Authorities have not yet clarified the next legal steps in the case, including whether further settlement talks may take place or whether the matter could lead to the seizure of the suspect’s commercial assets.