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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Arab Times
Gulf Brother's Fake Kuwaiti Identity Exposed in Shocking Scam
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 14: A man's shocking confession has led to the exposure of a complex forgery case involving a fake Gulf national who defrauded his own brothers using a fabricated Kuwaiti identity. The case began when a man arrived at a police station in a state of hysteria, declaring, 'I am a forger… I am not my father's son.' Authorities at the Nationality Investigations Department treated the matter with utmost seriousness, collecting a DNA sample from the man and comparing it to the record of his deceased father. The test revealed a perfect match, proving he was indeed his father's biological son — and that his dramatic confession was false. However, the incident prompted a deeper examination of historical files. In 2011, the Department of Nationality had documented a case involving a Kuwaiti citizen whose son, actually a Gulf national, was fraudulently registered under his name. The son had entered and exited Kuwait using forged documents, as detailed in photographs attached to the case file. Investigations uncovered a convoluted scheme: four Gulf brothers had transferred an inheritance to a Kuwaiti merchant to manage and invest, expecting monthly returns. Months passed with no profits, prompting the brothers to file a lawsuit. During the legal proceedings, it emerged that the merchant — their fourth brother — had assumed a Kuwaiti identity to defraud them. Shockingly, he even produced a Gulf death certificate claiming the 'Kuwaiti citizen' (himself under the fake identity) had died in an accident, causing the lawsuit to be dismissed. Further verification revealed the death certificate was entirely forged, and the doctor who signed it had left the country years ago. Exploiting the deception, the fraudster continued entering and exiting Kuwait with his Gulf ID, assuming his fabricated Kuwaiti persona had 'died.' An arrest warrant was later issued, but he has since avoided returning to Kuwait. Authorities discovered that the man's file lists 34 dependents, all registered as his children. None have obtained official identity cards since 2015. The case is now under review by the Supreme Committee, which is preparing to revoke his falsified Kuwaiti citizenship — along with that of all 34 'children.' This case highlights the sophisticated lengths to which fraudsters may go — and Kuwait's determination to uncover the truth, no matter how elaborate the deception.
Arab Times
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
'We Know Who's Hiding in Your Kuwaiti Family File' - One Phone Call Could Save You From Prison
KUWAIT CITY, July 26: In an escalating campaign to preserve the integrity of Kuwait's national identity, government sources have issued a stern warning to individuals involved in falsifying citizenship records: come forward now or face the full force of the law. As part of an ongoing investigation by the Supreme Committee for the Acquisition of Kuwaiti Citizenship, officials say the crackdown on forged identities and falsified family records will continue indefinitely until every case is exposed. 'We are tracking them one by one – no matter how long it takes,' a senior source stated that the campaign is not bound by a timeframe and will persist until 'the citizenship issue is free from forgery and manipulation.' Authorities are urging anyone who has fraudulently added names to their family file, or knows of such cases within their immediate or extended circles, to report the fraud to the Nationality Investigations Department. Officials guarantee confidentiality and promise legal leniency for those who come forward voluntarily. 'This is not just a legal obligation,' the source emphasized. 'It is also a moral and religious duty. Sharia law strictly prohibits the mixing of lineages.' In a strongly worded message aimed at offenders, one source said: 'Instead of living in fear and anxiety each night, take the initiative and correct your records. If you know your so-called 'brother' is not your brother, report it before it's too late.' Officials pointed to discrepancies in inheritance files as a clear indicator of fraud. 'When someone fails to appear in the declaration of heirs, it raises red flags. That omission often reveals they have no legal entitlement to the estate,' the source explained. Moreover, authorities warned that anyone who knowingly signs an inheritance document containing false information—such as recognizing an ineligible heir or agreeing to a waiver—is complicit in fraud, even if they did not personally forge the records. Even those who are aware of irregularities but stay silent will not be spared, as failure to report known forgery can result in criminal liability.
Arab Times
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
We Know Who's Hiding in Your Family File. One Phone Call Could Save You From Prison
KUWAIT CITY, July 26: In an escalating campaign to preserve the integrity of Kuwait's national identity, government sources have issued a stern warning to individuals involved in falsifying citizenship records: come forward now or face the full force of the law. As part of an ongoing investigation by the Supreme Committee for the Acquisition of Kuwaiti Citizenship, officials say the crackdown on forged identities and falsified family records will continue indefinitely until every case is exposed. 'We are tracking them one by one – no matter how long it takes,' a senior source stated that the campaign is not bound by a timeframe and will persist until 'the citizenship issue is free from forgery and manipulation.' Authorities are urging anyone who has fraudulently added names to their family file, or knows of such cases within their immediate or extended circles, to report the fraud to the Nationality Investigations Department. Officials guarantee confidentiality and promise legal leniency for those who come forward voluntarily. 'This is not just a legal obligation,' the source emphasized. 'It is also a moral and religious duty. Sharia law strictly prohibits the mixing of lineages.' In a strongly worded message aimed at offenders, one source said: 'Instead of living in fear and anxiety each night, take the initiative and correct your records. If you know your so-called 'brother' is not your brother, report it before it's too late.' Officials pointed to discrepancies in inheritance files as a clear indicator of fraud. 'When someone fails to appear in the declaration of heirs, it raises red flags. That omission often reveals they have no legal entitlement to the estate,' the source explained. Moreover, authorities warned that anyone who knowingly signs an inheritance document containing false information—such as recognizing an ineligible heir or agreeing to a waiver—is complicit in fraud, even if they did not personally forge the records. Even those who are aware of irregularities but stay silent will not be spared, as failure to report known forgery can result in criminal liability.
Arab Times
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Follow-Up: From Grandfather to Grandson, Entire Lineage of Drug Pusher Proven Fake Kuwaitis
KUWAIT CITY, July 25: A massive citizenship fraud scheme spanning three generations has been dramatically exposed in Kuwait following the arrest of a major drug trafficker caught red-handed with one million Captagon pills. What began as a drug bust has now turned into one of the country's largest cases of identity forgery, with 87 individuals stripped of their Kuwaiti nationality. The elaborate scam came to light after authorities apprehended Zaid bin Fulan bin Allan, a suspected drug dealer, who was found in possession of Gulf identity documents under a different name. The investigation, carried out by Kuwait's Anti-Narcotics Department in collaboration with the Nationality Investigations Department, revealed that Zaid had purchased Kuwaiti citizenship for 15,000 dinars from a man with no real connection to him. As the probe deepened, investigators discovered that Zaid was not the biological son of the man listed on his Kuwaiti papers. That man—whose name is being withheld for legal reasons—eventually admitted during interrogation that the two were strangers. The trail led back to 1994, when both the man and his father, Allan, were arrested by the Salmiya Investigations Department for possessing forged Gulf identity documents. However, no decision was made in the case for nearly a decade. In 2002, the Council of Ministers finally revoked their citizenship. But just a year later, the duo successfully lobbied (via National Assembly MPs and political pressure) to have it reinstated in 2005. This restoration, it turns out, laid the foundation for a web of forgeries that would mushroom over the next two decades. Official records uncovered by the Supreme Nationality Committee show that both the father and grandfather used completely different names on their Gulf and Kuwaiti ID cards. Old confession records from 1994 were recovered and re-examined during a high-level meeting held last Thursday, confirming that both men had knowingly obtained Kuwaiti nationality through fraudulent means. The investigation also exposed an even more tangled deception: one of the men had added an Iraqi woman to his family file under a fake Kuwaiti name, 'Noura,' when her real name was 'Amal.' Amal later claimed her son as her brother, registering him as the child of Allan, effectively granting him Kuwaiti citizenship as well. This intricate web of fake birth certificates, forged identities, and fraudulent affiliations led to a staggering 87 people being linked to the forged lineage, all of whom have now lost their citizenship. As of now, the main drug dealer remains behind bars, the man who initially sold the citizenship is deceased, and Allan (the grandfather at the heart of the scheme) is currently imprisoned on separate forgery charges. Authorities have described the case as a textbook example of 'hereditary structural forgery'—a sophisticated, long-running scam that falsely embedded three generations into Kuwaiti society through falsified documents and political maneuvering. The investigation is ongoing, with officials vowing to crack down on all similar cases buried in the nation's files.
Arab Times
17-07-2025
- Arab Times
This Fake Kuwaiti Man Was 8 Years Older Than His Son And Had 416 Grandkids
KUWAIT CITY, July 18: In the largest case of its kind, Kuwaiti authorities have revoked the citizenship of 440 individuals in a single ruling, bringing the total number of revocations in this expanding nationality fraud case to 1,060. The latest action follows the earlier cancellation of citizenship for 620 individuals tied to related investigations. "A Cluster Bomb of Forgery" Sources described the case as 'a cluster bomb' due to its complex structure—each discovery branching out into further layers of fraud. The latest developments revolve around a man, born in 1940, whose case alone involved 440 individuals. He had 22 children listed under his file, seven of whom were proven to be forgers with falsified identities and different birth dates ranging from the late 1940s to early 1950s. According to investigators, the father himself was also a forger who went on to register other forgers as his children. The seven forged sons—identified only by initials (A, R, F, Kh, M, and H)—were born between 1948 and 1954 and are not biologically related. In their real Gulf country, these individuals were found to have no family ties, although they shared a similar tribal affiliation. Despite being listed as brothers in Kuwait, DNA tests confirmed they were strangers to each other. The fake father's file also included 24 falsely registered children—13 males and 11 females. These 13 males went on to have 416 children of their own, whose citizenships were also linked to the original forged file. How the Fraud Was Uncovered The breakthrough came in 2024, when military intelligence arrested a soldier suspected of forgery. He was found carrying Gulf documents under a name entirely different from his registered Kuwaiti identity. Upon questioning, the soldier admitted that his father had ties to a Kuwaiti citizen and submitted original documents proving the connection. The case was then transferred to the Nationality Investigations Department, which confirmed the fraud. The soldier's citizenship, along with that of his children, was immediately revoked. DNA Testing Unmasks the Forgers Because the soldier's father was deceased, investigators examined the file of the man registered as the father's brother—effectively the soldier's uncle under Kuwaiti records. They summoned seven living individuals listed as sons of the same father. These men confirmed that their late father had added several fake children to his file, but asserted they were genuine siblings. All agreed to undergo DNA testing. The DNA results validated their claim—they were indeed biological brothers. Further investigations were launched into eight individuals listed as the deceased man's sons. DNA testing of their children revealed that none were biologically related to the man they were listed under. The investigation ultimately showed that the man born in 1940 was himself one of the eight forgers, not included in the official list of heirs, confirming the fraudulent nature of his record. Timeline of Events: 2024 – A soldier was arrested by Military Intelligence on forgery suspicions. He was found carrying Gulf documents under a name different from his Kuwaiti identity. He admitted his father was connected to a Kuwaiti citizen and provided original documents. The case was handed over to the Nationality Investigations Department. The soldier's citizenship and that of his children were revoked. Investigators examined the file of the soldier's "uncle" (father's supposed brother). Seven living brothers were summoned for questioning. They confirmed their father had added fake children to his file. The seven submitted DNA samples and were proven to be biological siblings. Eight other individuals on the father's file were investigated. DNA tests of their children showed no relation to the registered father. It was confirmed the man born in 1940 was a forger himself. He was not listed in the official inheritance registry, confirming the fraud.
