05/06/2026
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05/06/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Jun 5: Kuwait’s Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Nationality Investigation, chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef, has intensified its review of nationality files, taking a series of decisions involving citizenship revocations, legal referrals, and expanded investigations into alleged forgery and misuse of public funds.
According to informed sources, the committee has ordered firm legal measures to identify and recover amounts allegedly disbursed unlawfully, including employment support payments linked to suspected forged identities and dual nationality cases. The First Deputy has also directed authorities to pursue legal action against companies suspected of facilitating such violations, with cases referred to the Public Prosecution on charges of aiding the embezzlement of public funds.
Companies and Public Funds Under Scrutiny
Investigations have widened to examine companies linked to workers registered under questionable circumstances, with authorities seeking to determine whether there was collusion in accessing government support funds. Officials said any proven involvement by companies would result in criminal referral for facilitating the misuse of public money.
Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef has reportedly issued strict instructions to summon the companies involved and complete all pending inquiries without delay.
Citizenship Revocations and Forgery Cases
In a major decision, the committee revoked the citizenship of a Gulf family of 17 individuals after it was confirmed that they held another nationality and resided primarily in their country of origin, with only limited visits to Kuwait for documentation and administrative procedures.
Authorities also reviewed multiple dual nationality cases involving individuals who had left Kuwait decades ago with their foreign mothers. In 31 such cases, citizenship was withdrawn after it was found that they had not maintained valid Kuwaiti documentation over the years and were effectively holding foreign nationality.
Complex Forgery Investigations
Officials are also handling several complex forgery cases involving fabricated family records and discrepancies in age declarations. In one case, investigators uncovered that a registered son was only nine years younger than his alleged father, adding to earlier findings where other children showed unrealistic age gaps of 12 to 13 years.
The same file reportedly includes 11 dependents, raising further suspicions of systemic falsification. Authorities noted that the family involved had left Kuwait in 2017, with no official administrative activity recorded for years prior.
Another large and complex forgery file remains under review by the committee after new evidence emerged, requiring further verification before a final decision is made.
Ongoing Review of Nationality System
Sources said the committee continues to scrutinize nationality records as part of a broader effort to address cases of forgery, dual citizenship, and misuse of state benefits. Officials indicated that the ongoing review reflects stricter enforcement of the Nationality Law and a comprehensive audit of citizenship-linked financial and administrative records.
Investigations remain ongoing, with further decisions expected as additional cases are reviewed.
