The Interior Ministry reported that investigators acted on specific intelligence to apprehend the suspect at his residence in the capital area. The Egyptian national is accused of producing falsified salary documents that overstated income to facilitate bank loans or other benefits. Authorities seized printing equipment and sample forged papers during the raid, according to the ministry statement. The case has been transferred to the Public Prosecution for legal proceedings.
Similar forgery schemes have surfaced repeatedly in Kuwait in recent years. In August 2025 the ministry dismantled a transnational network that specialized in fabricating salary certificates and other official papers for use in obtaining Schengen visas, a Gulf News report on the ministry announcement indicated. That ring, largely operated by Egyptian nationals, charged between 950 and 1,500 dinars per client and led to multiple arrests both inside Kuwait and coordination with Egyptian authorities.
The latest arrest underscores ongoing vigilance by the General Department of Criminal Investigation. The department has intensified operations targeting forgery as expatriates comprise more than two-thirds of the population, Public Authority for Civil Information figures show. Officials have warned that such crimes not only undermine the financial system but also complicate residency and employment verification processes.
One earlier case detailed by local media involved a gang of two Egyptians and two Kuwaitis who forged salary certificates from the government sector and bank statements to help clients exceed loan limits. The forger was arrested at his home where officers found forged files, a printer and even an unlicensed firearm, according to a Kuwait Times account of the ministry briefing. The suspects reportedly took a 10 percent commission on the loans obtained through the deception.
Kuwait has pursued a series of measures to combat fake documentation. The Council of Ministers previously directed government agencies to verify certificates and take action against those using fraudulent papers, a policy that has resulted in several convictions. In one notable instance, an expat facilitator of fake university degrees faced a potential sentence of 50 to 60 years in prison, Gulf News reported citing judicial sources.
The Interior Ministry has released statements emphasizing that no tolerance will be shown for forgery crimes that threaten public trust and economic integrity. Detectives continue to monitor online platforms and financial institutions for signs of such activity. The current case remains under active investigation with potential for additional suspects to be identified.
