26/01/2026
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26/01/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 26: The Criminal Court issued a rigid verdict in the case of a gang involved in online gambling and money laundering. Several expatriates, including a woman and a bank employee, were sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labor and were fined KD1 million. This decision was taken based on the meticulous investigation and ‘high-quality operation’ carried out by the Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Department at the Ministry of Interior. In addition, an import company was heavily penalized. The court imposed a fine of KD1,839,000 and permanently banned the company from engaging in any commercial activity, whether directly or indirectly. The court also mandated the publication of the verdict in the official gazette, ‘Kuwait Al-Youm’.
In another aspect of the case, the court refrained from sentencing five other defendants, including two women. They were released on KD500 bail each, on the condition that they maintain good conduct for one year. This part of the case is related to the gang’s operation of a gambling website. Investigations revealed that the proceeds from these gambling activities were laundered by depositing them into bank accounts associated with a medical clinic and several commercial companies. The ministry reiterated its commitment to combat gambling and money laundering, emphasizing that dealing with or participating in activities of illegal websites is a punishable offense. It assured the public of its continuous efforts and determination to take legal action against anyone involved in such crimes
Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies
