KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8: What began as a promise of marriage inside a government complex ended in a police case, a vanished groom, and a 15,000-dinar fraud complaint now under prosecution.

A young woman has filed a fraud case at a capital police station after accusing a customs officer of deceiving her through a sham marriage and embezzling a large sum of money before disappearing without a trace.

According to case details, the woman said she met the accused by chance inside the government ministries complex in September 2024. The acquaintance quickly developed into what she believed was a serious marriage proposal, with the man expressing his intention to marry her.

The situation escalated earlier this year when the accused allegedly asked her to help furnish their future marital home. Trustworthy, the woman took out a bank loan worth 15,000 dinars. On January 22, 2026, she withdrew the amount from a local bank branch and handed it to him in cash immediately after leaving the bank.

Moments later, the promises vanished.

The accused reportedly disappeared shortly after receiving the money and stopped responding to her phone calls, prompting the woman to file a complaint accusing him of fraud and deception.

A security source confirmed that once the report was registered, the case was immediately referred to the Criminal Investigation Department. Investigators contacted the accused, who later turned himself in.

During questioning, the man admitted to receiving the 15,000 dinars, confessing “in full detail” that he used the money to settle accumulated debts. He claimed he was financially unable to repay either the amount or the bank loan. He also acknowledged a marriage proposal dating back to September 2024, which he described as “unconvincing.”

The complainant was summoned and confronted with the accused’s statements. Investigations did not reveal any additional facts beyond the accounts provided by both parties, confirming that the money had indeed been handed over.

Following the completion of procedures, the accused was referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action.

The source urged citizens and residents to exercise extreme caution, warning against being swayed by promises or emotional manipulation, and stressed the importance of never handing over money without clear legal guarantees.

Authorities also urged the public to report any suspected fraud or exploitation immediately, emphasizing that swift reporting helps protect rights and supports security agencies in tracking down offenders and holding them accountable.