Al-Salhiya Police Station received a breach of trust complaint from a citizen in his 50s against another citizen who had taken possession of his KD 300 misbah for sale through an online auction page. The complainant handed over the rosary more than two months earlier expecting it to be listed for bidding yet saw no trace of the item despite repeated follow ups. The accused individual who regularly sells electronic devices via such auctions initially assured the owner through the page administrator that the matter would be resolved.
Weeks passed without progress prompting the owner to press for either the listing or the return of his property according to details that emerged from the police complaint. The administrator then responded that the misbah was “not worth two dinars” before blocking the complainant’s contact number entirely. This final exchange left the owner with no recourse but to approach authorities at the police station for formal intervention.
Investigators assigned to the case have summoned the accused for questioning and potential legal action as the complaint proceeds through standard procedures. The misbah which carried both financial and personal value to its owner remains unaccounted for following the handover for auction purposes. Police have not released the identities of either party in line with usual practice for such cases under investigation.
Kuwait Times reported in 2023 that prayer beads known locally as misbah form a distinctive accessory for Kuwaiti men and can command prices ranging from KD 20 to as high as KD 20,000 depending on the quality of materials and craftsmanship. Amber varieties sourced from the Baltic region often fetch premium rates because of their scarcity and distinctive properties that increase with age. Such items frequently appear in auctions where competitive bidding can drive values well beyond initial estimates.
Cultural accounts describe the misbah as more than a prayer aid evolving into a social symbol of status and refinement that many Kuwaiti men carry daily. A longstanding Kuwaiti proverb acknowledges that while all theft is forbidden the taking of worry beads is often overlooked among acquaintances reflecting their ubiquity in social gatherings. The current complaint however treats the disappearance as a serious breach rather than casual misappropriation.
Similar incidents involving valuable personal items consigned to informal auction channels have prompted police to remind the public of the need for documented agreements before relinquishing property. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation routinely handles breach of trust cases that arise from online transactions where trust replaces formal contracts. Authorities continue to process the latest complaint with the aim of recovering the missing rosary and clarifying responsibility for its disappearance.
