15/12/2025
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15/12/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 15: Attorney General Saad Al-Safran announced the establishment of the Banking Affairs Prosecution Office, which specializes in investigating banking crimes, including electronic fraud, bank forgery, and issuance of dud cheques, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Al-Safran explained that the rapid pace of financial transformations made the creation of this office an urgent necessity to enhance confidence in banking transactions. The coming period will see a significant advancement in mechanisms for combating crimes in the banking sector and improving the efficiency of related procedures.
The selection of members for the Banking Affairs Prosecution Office will be based on objective criteria that focus on practical experience and professional competence, aiming to build an investigative and prosecutorial system capable of confronting modern banking crimes that are evolving rapidly.
The Banking Affairs Prosecution Office will prepare periodic analytical studies and reports to monitor banking crime methods and develop practical solutions to mitigate them, establishing itself as a primary source of information and analysis in this field. The office will also launch legal awareness programs, as needed, to educate the public about digital crimes and the procedures in place to combat them.
It will work to activate initiatives that enhance the ability to monitor the emerging patterns of these crimes and intervene quickly to mitigate their impact. This move represents a significant step in safeguarding the national economy, securing financial transactions for individuals and institutions, and establishing a stable and secure economic environment. The Banking Affairs Prosecution Office is scheduled to begin operations in 2026.
