KUWAIT CITY, Jan 23: Authorities have reopened a high-profile citizenship case linked to a former member of parliament, uncovering what appears to be an expanding web of forgery involving fake siblings, manipulated records, and falsified identities.

The case, which had earlier led to the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from one individual falsely registered as the former MP’s brother, was not closed. Instead, it was subjected to renewed scrutiny and deep investigation, including DNA fingerprinting of individuals listed under the deceased father’s citizenship file.

According to informed sources, DNA tests confirmed that a second person registered on the same file is neither the biological son of the file owner nor a genuine brother of the former MP. This discovery has intensified suspicions surrounding three additional names, potentially increasing the number of forged siblings to five. Two cases have now been conclusively proven through DNA evidence, while investigations into the remaining three are nearing completion.

Sources revealed that all questionable names (including the individual whose citizenship had been previously revoked) were absent from the family’s official inheritance registry, a critical omission that further strengthened suspicions and reinforced the investigation's findings.

With all evidence compiled, the case has now been formally referred to the Public Prosecution for the initiation of legal proceedings based on the facts.

Further details emerged regarding the second individual whose citizenship has now been revoked. He reportedly fled Kuwait approximately 18 months ago and remains a fugitive abroad. Although officially registered as having been born in 1935, serious doubts have been raised about the accuracy of his stated age.

Investigators discovered that DNA tests, combined with official Gulf documents bearing his real name, confirmed the forgery. His absence from the inheritance registry provided additional proof. As a result, the Higher Committee for Citizenship Investigation decided to revoke his Kuwaiti citizenship. The decision affects not only him, but also 68 dependents registered under his file, including children and grandchildren.

Sources further disclosed that the falsification extended to the manipulation of his date of birth. While his Kuwaiti records list him as born in 1935, Gulf documents indicate his true birth date falls in the late 1940s, making him approximately 10 to 15 years younger than officially declared. The alteration is believed to have been carried out to enable the registration of a fictitious son under his citizenship file.

Authorities stressed that investigations remain ongoing and that all layers of forgery connected to the case will be dismantled without exception. Relying on scientific evidence and verified official documents, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the Kuwaiti citizenship system and protecting the nation’s identity.