KUWAIT CITY, Dec 5: Massage parlors in Salmiya were raided by the Ministry of Interior along with the Municipality and the Public authority of Manpower. 18 Asian homosexuals were arrested for offering services in a private rooms to clients for a fee ranging from KD 10 to KD 30 per hour.

During the raid inside massage parlors bedrooms were found which were for immoral activities. 18 Asian expats were caught in a compromising position giving service to the clients, reports Al Rai. During the raid exit and entry points were closed.

Asians disguised themselves as transgender and wore women's clothes and wigs with makeup on their faces. Pills and expired creams were found in the parlors. On checking their ID cards it was found that they did not hold any certification specializing in giving massage nor did they have health cards. Some showed signs of disease.

All arrested were referred to the deportation center and will be deported from the country. While massage parlors have been sealed for violating terms of the license, the sponsors will be prevented from bringing any workers in future to Kuwait and their files will be closed.