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Arab Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Education Officials, Teacher Jailed For Leaking Exams On Social Media
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: The Misdemeanor Appeals Court has upheld a lower court's verdict sentencing three Kuwaiti citizens to three years in prison with hard labor for their involvement in leaking high school examination papers via social media platforms. The defendants include a former head of the Ministry of Education's secret printing press, a female staff member, and a teacher. The Public Prosecution charged them with disclosing confidential information after a thorough investigation. Authorities from the Ministries of Interior and Education had referred multiple individuals to the Public Prosecution over various incidents involving leaked exams. While some were convicted, others were acquitted of charges, including leaking state secrets and money laundering. Investigations revealed that intermediaries, including minors, played a role in selling the leaked exams through social media platforms such as WhatsApp at varying prices.
Arab Times
10-05-2025
- Arab Times
Woman Accused Of Witchcraft And Fraud Acquitted
KUWAIT CITY, May 10: The Misdemeanor Appeals Court has overturned a previous conviction sentencing a woman to one year in prison with hard labor on charges of fraud and practicing witchcraft. The court instead acquitted her of all charges, citing insufficient evidence and flawed procedures. The case stemmed from allegations by the Public Prosecution that the woman had defrauded multiple individuals by claiming to possess supernatural powers, including the ability to predict the future. She reportedly charged 300 Kuwaiti dinars per session and allegedly operated out of her private residence. According to testimony from an officer with the Anti-Money Laundering Crimes Department, the investigation began following a tip-off from a confidential source. Acting on a prosecution warrant, detectives staged a sting operation using marked cash. After a session was conducted inside the defendant's home and payment was exchanged, authorities raided the premises. During the search, items suspected of being used in sorcery were recovered, including a dried seahorse, paper talismans, bullets, incense, stones, herbs, and marked money. In her defense, attorney Enaam Haidar argued that the search and arrest were procedurally invalid, the evidence lacked credibility, and the case was based on speculative accusations. She also emphasized her client's consistent denial of the charges throughout the investigation. After reviewing the case, the Appeals Court concluded that the prosecution had failed to establish criminal intent or provide concrete proof of fraudulent activity, resulting in a full acquittal.
