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Arab Times
02-06-2025
- Arab Times
Ethiopian Duo Nabbed For Stealing KD 1,700 From Car In Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: As part of ongoing security efforts by the General Department of Criminal Investigation to track down offenders and combat crime, officers from the Al-Nugra Investigation Office, under the Hawalli Governorate Investigation Department, have arrested a two-member gang of Ethiopian nationals involved in vehicle theft through deception. The case began after a resident reported the theft of 1,700 Kuwaiti dinars from his car shortly after leaving a bank in the Al-Nugra area. According to the report, one suspect distracted the victim by pretending there was an issue with the car's rear tire, prompting him to step out. Meanwhile, the second suspect stole the cash from the vehicle and fled the scene. Through intensive investigation and route tracking, authorities discovered that the suspects had arrived in the area via a public bus from Fahaheel. After identifying their residence and obtaining the necessary legal authorization, police apprehended both suspects. A portion of the stolen money was recovered during the arrest. The suspects confessed to having spent the rest. Legal procedures are ongoing, and the individuals are being referred to the appropriate authorities for further action.
Arab Times
02-06-2025
- Arab Times
MoI nabs 2 Ethiopians for stealing money from vehicles
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: In a continuation of intensified security efforts, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior announced Monday that officers from the Al-Nuqra Investigation Office, under the Hawalli Governorate Investigation Department and the General Department of Criminal Investigation, successfully apprehended two Ethiopian nationals accused of using deceptive methods to steal money from vehicles. According to a ministry statement, the arrest followed a complaint from a resident who reported the theft of KD 1,700 from his vehicle after exiting a bank in the Al-Nuqra area. The suspects allegedly used a ruse to distract the victim—one pretending there was a malfunction with the car's rear tire to prompt the driver to exit the vehicle, while the other seized the opportunity to steal the cash and flee. Security teams launched a thorough investigation and tracked the suspects' movements. It was discovered that the duo had arrived in the area via a public transport bus from Fahaheel. Authorities were able to locate their residence and, after securing the necessary legal permissions, arrested both individuals. The ministry confirmed that part of the stolen money was recovered during the operation. The suspects confessed to spending the remainder of the funds. Legal procedures are underway to complete the investigation and refer the case to the relevant judicial authorities. The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to combating crime and urged the public to report any suspicious activity to help maintain the safety and security of the community.
