18/02/2026
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18/02/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 18: The Court of Appeals convicted an Egyptian pharmacist of embezzling public funds and forging official documents during his employment at a government hospital. Investigations revealed that the pharmacist unlawfully dispensed medications entrusted to him, including sensitive drugs, such as growth hormones and psychotropic substances, by fabricating forged prescriptions and selling the medicines for personal financial gain.
The case came to light after a noticeable shortage of these specific medications was detected. An internal audit committee was formed to review the discrepancies and estimated the total deficit at KD 14,000. The case was referred to the Criminal Investigation General Department for further investigation.
The investigation confirmed that the pharmacist engaged in illegal practices, including forging medical prescriptions to obtain medications unlawfully and selling them for personal profit. Following his conviction on charges of embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds and forgery, the Court of Appeals handed down stringent penalties. He was sentenced to seven years in prison with hard labor, fined KD28,000, and dismissed from his government post.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
