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Arab Times
12-05-2025
- Arab Times
440 Residence and Labor Law Violators Arrested in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 12: As part of ongoing security efforts to apprehend Residency and Labor Law violators, the General Department of Residency Affairs Investigations conducted intensive security campaigns across all governorates. These operations, carried out in cooperation with the relevant authorities, took place between April 30 and May 9, 2025. 440 individuals were arrested for violating Residency and Labor regulations during the campaign. These efforts are part of a comprehensive security strategy aimed at identifying illegal workers, monitoring the status of undocumented residents, curbing residency-related violations, and enforcing the laws and regulations governing employment and residency in the country. Legal action has been initiated against the arrested individuals, who have been referred to the appropriate authorities for further proceedings. The Ministry of Interior emphasized that such security campaigns are ongoing throughout all regions of Kuwait. It reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law and stated that accountability will apply equally to workers and employers found in violation, without exception.
Arab Times
20-04-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Conducts Intensive Security Sweeps: 411 Arrested
KUWAIT CITY, Aprl 20: As part of ongoing efforts to enforce Residency and Labor Laws, the General Department of Residency Affairs Investigations conducted intensive security campaigns across various governorates in Kuwait from April 13 to April 17, 2025. These operations led to the arrest of 411 violators, who have been referred to the appropriate authorities for legal action. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to strictly enforcing the law against all violators, emphasizing that accountability applies to both the offending workers and their employers. This is to ensure public safety and uphold the country's legal regulations. The Ministry also urges the public to cooperate with security personnel and report any violations, highlighting that adherence to the law is a shared responsibility that helps maintain the security and stability of society.
Arab Times
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
419 Expats Arrested Across Kuwait for Visa and Labor Law Violations
KUWAIT CITY, April 13: In accordance with the directives of His Excellency the Acting Prime Minister, Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, and as part of ongoing efforts to uphold the law and enhance national security, a total of 419 individuals were arrested for violating Kuwait's Residency and Labor Laws. These arrests were made during large-scale security operations conducted by the General Department of Residency Affairs Investigations across all governorates of the country. The campaigns took place on April 8, 2025, and during the period from April 6 to April 8, 2025. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to continuing these field campaigns as part of a comprehensive security plan aimed at apprehending violators. It emphasized the importance of everyone complying with the country's laws and regulations. The Ministry also urged the public to cooperate with security personnel and to report any violations. It stressed that abiding by the law is a shared responsibility that plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and stability of society.
