KUWAIT CITY, Sept 23: As part of its ongoing campaign to combat forgery, bribery, and the misuse of public funds, the Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigations – Anti-Financial Crimes Department, has dismantled a network involved in processing illegal address change transactions in exchange for money.

Investigations confirmed that one of the suspects exploited his official position to carry out address change transactions unlawfully. Working in coordination with accomplices, he received requests from clients through intermediaries, charging up to KD 120 per transaction. The transactions were then completed with falsified information and forged signatures—without the knowledge or authorization of the individuals concerned—before being entered into the official system.

Authorities further uncovered that the bribes were collected through indirect channels designed to avoid suspicion. These included the use of bank payment links belonging to third parties, as well as non-monetary compensation such as food items obtained without payment.

Following legal authorization, security forces arrested the suspects and seized several fraudulent transactions that were pre-prepared for delivery. They also confiscated approximately KD 5,000, believed to be the proceeds of the illegal operations.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to cracking down on such unlawful practices, stressing that it will continue to apply strict legal measures against anyone attempting to tamper with state regulations or exploit public office for personal gain. The Ministry emphasized that no one is above the law.