The Ministry of Interior announced the foiling of a plot to finance terrorist entities and undermine Kuwait’s security, and the arrest of 24 citizens who were involved in illegally collecting funds. This was expected given the ongoing brainwashing operations that have succeeded in ensnaring several individuals who have lost loyalty to their nation and fallen prey to movements, parties, or groups working for hostile foreign agendas.
The sensitive circumstances facing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Kuwait, require everyone to maintain a high level of vigilance to confront any attempts at destabilization that could harm national security. The government, through all its agencies, is committed to ensuring national security. Accordingly, laws have been strengthened to close loopholes that could be exploited by individuals or groups with malicious intent.
On this occasion, I would like to express my gratitude to the security services, especially the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, who exerts tremendous efforts to deal firmly with anyone who attempts to harm Kuwait’s stability. I also extend my appreciation to the Minister of Justice, Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait, who is working on amending laws and legislation to address the sensitive circumstances Kuwait is experiencing.
Today, with the exposure of the terrorist financing network, we must remain fully vigilant. The recently uncovered cells indicate a well-organized terrorist plot involving funding networks, sabotage efforts, and attempts to incite discord among citizens. The aim is not merely to support a party, movement, or group, but rather a collective effort to destabilize national and economic stability, thereby weakening Kuwait’s internal front.
This undoubtedly requires considering key points, most importantly the fact that those who donated to these networks were unaware of where their funds were going. As stated in the statement of the Interior Ministry, the donors gave the money to the suspicious networks in “good faith”, but those responsible for collecting the donations exploited the trust that donors put on them, diverting the money for purposes other than those declared when it was collected.
Nevertheless, the good intention does not mean that the financing is not harmful. As the saying goes, “The road to hell is paved with well-intentioned people.” Investigating this issue requires a high degree of vigilance, unless we wake up one day to find the gates of hell open before us.
