KUWAIT CITY, Feb 1: In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves through the community, the Criminal Court has sentenced a Gulf woman to 15 years in prison with hard labor after finding her guilty of brutally murdering her domestic worker inside her home in the Sabah Al-Nasser area.

Court records reveal a harrowing pattern of abuse. The defendant repeatedly assaulted the maid with a stick, inflicting severe injuries that caused the victim’s health to deteriorate rapidly. Despite the woman’s worsening condition, the accused refused to seek medical help or administer first aid, a decision that ultimately sealed the victim’s fate.

During the trial, the court examined forensic reports, witness statements, and documentary evidence, all of which confirmed the defendant’s clear criminal intent. Judges ruled that the deliberate refusal to provide medical assistance was not incidental. Still, a core element of the crime directly contributes to the victim’s death and establishes full criminal responsibility.

The verdict brings a grim close to a case that has reignited debate over the treatment of domestic workers and accountability for crimes committed behind closed doors.