The Supreme Committee for Citizenship Investigation began its review after information surfaced regarding two Gulf nationals who had obtained Kuwaiti citizenship by fraudulent means. One instance affected 113 people tied to the first national while the second case impacted 51 dependents according to the committee’s assessment. The probe then broadened to encompass the core citizenship records of a man who died in 2021 prompting detailed forensic examination of the entire file.
That file registered 28 sons and daughters together with six wives for the deceased citizen the Nationality Investigation Department reported. DNA testing performed on a preserved sample from the man established biological links for only 17 of the children with four confirmed as unrelated through genetic mismatch. Three wives were authenticated as genuine leaving three deemed fictitious while seven children continue under active scrutiny by investigators.
Additional forgery instances surfaced during the expanded inquiry identified respectively as cases involving N born in 1953 and S. For N who had listed 13 children DNA results from summoned sons demonstrated no biological connection resulting in revocation for 22 dependents the committee reported. Case S encompassed 16 registered children and produced revocation orders for 58 associated individuals once evidence was finalized.
The four distinct forgery matters produced a combined total of 244 affected people with the Supreme Committee for Citizenship Investigation ratifying each revocation after all supporting materials were assembled. Authorities relied on genetic profiling cross-checked against the stored sample alongside documentary and testimonial verification to reach their conclusions. Decisions from the committee are routinely forwarded for gazette publication and enforcement across relevant government departments.
This latest set of revocations forms part of the committee’s sustained drive against nationality irregularities which has accelerated since late 2024. A Middle East Eye report placed the number of citizenship revocations since September 2024 at least at 50,000 with campaigners suggesting the true count could approach 200,000. The Supreme Committee for Citizenship Investigation holds periodic sessions to examine files and recommend action on confirmed violations.
The Nationality Investigation Department maintains its review of unresolved aspects within the original file where seven children await final classification. Procedures draw upon multiple layers of evidence to safeguard the accuracy of citizenship rolls for legitimate holders. Similar committee actions in preceding months have addressed thousands of comparable submissions according to compiled official updates.
