Kuwait's former defence minister referred to Ministerial Court over secret expenses
Dubai: The Kuwait Permanent Investigation Committee for the Trial of Ministers has referred former Minister of Defence Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad to the Ministerial Court on charges related to the misuse of public funds.
According to Arabic daily Al Qabas, Sheikh Ahmad is accused of misappropriating KD 400,000 to purchase luxury watches and vehicles for personal use—actions that amount to squandering public funds. The complaint was filed by Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The decision to refer the case was made by the committee headed by Counsellor Omar Al Masoud, alongside Counsellors Saud Al Sanea and Ahmed Al Muqalled. The referral also includes a former office manager who reportedly collaborated in submitting invoices for Sheikh Ahmad's purchases.
Meanwhile, the committee has dismissed a separate complaint filed by the Financial Investigations Unit, which had alleged Sheikh Ahmad's involvement in election interference through the disbursement of funds. After review, the committee found no evidence to support the claim and ruled to close the case.
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