The deportation concludes a case that opened in April with Soliman’s arrest on public decency violations, according to a security official familiar with the probe. The Criminal Investigation Department expanded its inquiry after obtaining confessions that revealed connections to an organized criminal network, the official stated. Authorities described the operation as part of sustained efforts to address cross-border illicit activities that exploit social media platforms for recruitment and financial crimes.
Human trafficking formed a key element of the charges against Soliman and her mother, Kuwaiti security officials reported. The department’s assessment found evidence of money laundering tied to rapid increases in personal assets that could not be explained through legitimate means. Investigators indicated that the network may involve additional suspects whose roles remain under review as proceedings advance through the legal system.
The Ministry of Interior has carried out multiple enforcement campaigns throughout 2026 targeting residency violations and organized crime groups, a ministry statement from September detailed. One such operation recorded 678 violations and led to the arrest of dozens of individuals wanted on various charges including absenteeism and criminal warrants, ministry figures show. These actions reflect a broader strategy to enforce compliance among the expatriate population and disrupt criminal enterprises operating within the country.
Justice Minister Nasser Al-Sumait announced in August that abduction cases declined by 45.5 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to ministry data. The minister attributed the reduction to updated penal legislation and stronger protections for vulnerable groups, including restrictions on case withdrawals in matters involving violence. Related offenses such as forced sexual assault also fell by 50 percent during the same timeframe, the data indicated.
Egyptians constitute one of the largest expatriate communities in Kuwait, with government records consistently placing them among the top nationalities in the workforce, a Public Authority for Civil Information overview confirmed. Deportations for regulatory and criminal infractions have formed a standard component of immigration enforcement in response to identified violations, officials have noted in periodic briefings. Soliman’s high-profile presence on social media amplified public interest in the case both locally and in regional discussions.
Soliman built her online following through fashion and lifestyle posts under the Pocahontas handle prior to the legal developments, platform metrics from her accounts show. The influencer maintained a salon business in Kuwait that formed part of her public persona, according to business listings associated with her profile. With the deportation now executed, any remaining aspects of the investigation will focus on associates still within the jurisdiction, the Criminal Investigation Department said.
