Fake Cop Caught in Kuwait Robbery Case; Suspect Identified as Gulf National

KUWAIT CITY: The General Department of Criminal Investigation has arrested a Gulf national for allegedly impersonating a security officer and stealing money, the Ministry of Interior announced.

The suspect was apprehended by the Capital Governorate Investigation Department following a robbery report filed by a person who said he had been robbed by an unidentified individual.

After receiving the complaint, detectives launched search and investigation operations and reviewed surveillance camera footage covering the crime scene.

Footage from the General Traffic Department’s security monitoring cameras helped investigators identify the type of vehicle used in the incident. Further investigations led to the identification of the suspect and his subsequent arrest.

During questioning, the suspect reportedly confessed to committing the crime.

He has been referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.