Kuwaiti Caught Stealing Storage Disks From Ministry and Selling Them to Computer Shop

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has arrested a Kuwaiti citizen working for a government agency for allegedly stealing several storage disks from the agency’s premises and selling them to a computer shop.

The General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Capital Governorate Investigation Department uncovered the case after the storage disks were found missing during an inventory conducted by the government agency.

According to the Ministry of Interior, investigators used modern investigative and technological methods to identify the suspect. He allegedly took advantage of the building being empty of employees and visitors to steal the storage disks before selling them to a computer store.

Police subsequently located and arrested the suspect. During questioning, he reportedly confessed to stealing the disks and selling them. He told investigators that he had not intended to access or steal the information and data stored on the devices.

Investigations also revealed that the suspect had a previous criminal record involving several theft offences and had recently been released from the Central Prison.

Police recovered part of the stolen property from the computer store where the disks had allegedly been sold.

The Ministry of Interior said all necessary legal procedures have been completed and the suspect has been referred to the competent authorities for further action.