Six Asian Expats Arrested for Gambling in Hawally

15/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 15: The Criminal Security Sector has arrested six Asian nationals on suspicion of gambling in the Hawally area, the Ministry of Interior announced.

The arrests were carried out by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Department for Combating Trafficking in Persons and Negative Phenomena, following information that a group of individuals was engaged in gambling.

After conducting investigations and surveillance, security personnel identified the location and raided it, arresting the six suspects while they were allegedly participating in the illegal activity.

Papers and sums of money used for gambling were found in their possession. When confronted with the seized items, the suspects reportedly confessed to gambling.

The suspects and the seized items have been referred to the competent authorities for the necessary legal action.