Kuwait authorities on June 12, 2026 rejected rumors of the arrest of former MP Saleh Ashour and his brothers. A security source confirmed to Arab Times that no arrest warrants had been issued for the former parliamentarian or any of his siblings. The denial addressed misinformation that had begun circulating on social media platforms earlier in the week.
According to the Arab Times report, the rumors lacked any corroboration from judicial or security bodies. The source stressed that such unverified stories often surface without official basis. Officials called on the public to seek information from reliable government channels rather than anonymous online posts. The report highlighted the need for caution in sharing unconfirmed information.
Saleh Ashour represented the first constituency in the Kuwaiti National Assembly from 1999 to 2020 and returned for a term in 2022, parliamentary records show. He gained attention for submitting interrogation requests against high-ranking officials, including a motion against the prime minister in 2012, according to KUNA reports from that period. Ashour has been an active voice in discussions on governance and social issues throughout his political career. His tenure included participation in committees focused on financial and social affairs.
Times Kuwait reported in October 2025 that the Court of Appeal upheld a ruling acquitting Ashour in a money laundering case involving 151,000 dinars connected to the Al-Thaqalayn Association. The original complaint came from the Ministry of Social Affairs, which alleged violations of the donations law. Ashour and the other defendant maintained that all transactions were conducted with full transparency and in accordance with regulations. The acquittal closed a case that had drawn public attention due to the former MP’s political profile.
Local media outlets have documented several cases in which rumors about arrests of political figures were later proven false, Arab Times noted in its coverage. The newspaper indicated that the interior ministry often issues such denials to maintain public trust. This latest statement follows a pattern of transparency on legal matters involving former officials.
The security source told Arab Times that the brothers of Saleh Ashour were also not subject to any detention orders. No official comments have been issued by the family regarding the rumors. Ashour’s long service in parliament has made him a recognizable name in Kuwaiti politics, with his activities covered extensively by the local press.
