Illegal Workers Targeted as 130 Arrested in Kuwait Security Blitz

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Tuesday, June 03, 2025

01/06/2025

Illegal Workers Targeted as 130 Arrested in Kuwait Security Blitz

Labor Law Violators

Absconding Expats who have been reported absent

KUWAIT CITY, June 1: A joint security campaign conducted Thursday morning in the Sabah Al-Ahmad residential area led to the arrest of 130 expatriates for various residency-related violations. The campaign, carried out by Ahmadi security personnel in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower, targeted companies operating in the area.

Among those detained were 17 expatriates issued fines, 18 with absconding cases registered against them, and 95 individuals who were unable to produce valid identification or residency documents.