KUWAIT CITY, Sep 18: Security agencies have uncovered a complex case of forged Kuwaiti nationality, following the arrest of a citizen involved in smuggling wanted individuals out of the country. Through meticulous coordination and investigative work, authorities traced the case back to the suspect’s father, revealing a network of forged citizenship and fraudulent documentation.

The investigation began when the Criminal Investigation Department apprehended a Kuwaiti citizen in 2025 for conspiring with others to smuggle wanted persons through border crossings. The suspect, in collaboration with a complicit border employee, was sentenced to five years in prison.

During a precautionary search, authorities discovered a Gulf state ID in the suspect’s possession. While the first and second names matched his Kuwaiti ID, the remaining names differed. When questioned, the suspect admitted the Gulf ID was valid. This discovery suggested that he was the son of a Kuwaiti citizen who had acquired nationality through fraudulent means.

The Nationality Investigation Department launched a thorough inquiry into the suspect’s Gulf state documents. Investigators confirmed the suspect’s high social standing among his Gulf relatives and verified the authenticity of his records. Forensic comparisons of the photos on the Kuwaiti and Gulf IDs confirmed that both documents belonged to the same individual.

The case was subsequently referred to the Supreme Nationality Committee, which decided to revoke the forged citizenship, ruling that the father had falsely claimed Kuwaiti nationality.

Sources revealed that the father fled Kuwait immediately after learning of his son’s arrest. He reportedly has 56 dependents, including his son serving time in the central prison for smuggling activities. Investigators noted a paradox: despite having three older sons registered on his file, the father is widely known by the name of his imprisoned son. This has led officials to suspect that his three older sons may have acquired citizenship by purchasing it illegally from their father.

Authorities detailed the son’s criminal activities, which included:

Officials confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining all linked files and dependents associated with the father to uncover the full scope of the forgery network. The case highlights the intricate methods used to exploit Kuwait’s citizenship system and the extent of fraudulent networks operating under the guise of legitimate nationality.