MOI Dismantles Human Trafficking and Visa Fraud Ring in Fahaheel
4th, Oct, 2025: The Ministry of Interior (MOI), through the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has successfully busted a major human trafficking and visa scam operating out of a domestic worker recruitment office in Fahaheel.
The Raid and Arrests
The operation, led by the Residence Affairs Investigations Department in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) and authorized by the Public Prosecution, resulted in the arrest of the office managers.
Security teams discovered and rescued 29 Asian female workers who were being held captive inside the premises. The workers reported being subjected to forced labor, confinement, and mistreatment.
Details of the Scam
Investigations revealed a massive fraud and trafficking operation:
- The office was illegally selling visas for KD 120 each.
- They were reselling worMOI Dismantles Human Trafficking and Visa Fraud Ring in Fahaheel
The Ministry of Interior (MOI), through the General Department of Criminal Investigation, has successfully busted a major human trafficking and visa scam operating out of a domestic worker recruitment office in Fahaheel.
The Raid and Arrests
The operation, led by the Residence Affairs Investigations Department in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) and authorized by the Public Prosecution, resulted in the arrest of the office managers.
Security teams discovered and rescued 29 Asian female workers who were being held captive inside the premises. The workers reported being subjected to forced labor, confinement, and mistreatment.
Details of the Scam
Investigations revealed a massive fraud and trafficking operation:
The office was illegally selling visas for KD 120 each.
They were reselling worker contracts for prices ranging from KD 1,100 to KD 1,300.
Receipts, waivers, and various fraudulent documents ready for use were seized at the location.
Judicial Action and MOI Commitment
The case has been formally registered under No. (2025/727 – Criminal Investigation Felonies). The accused have been referred to the Central Prison for 21 days pending further investigation, while the rescued workers have been moved to a shelter.
The MOI affirmed its commitment to taking strict action against human trafficking and illegal practices, emphasizing that such crimes directly threaten human values and social security.ker contracts for prices ranging from KD 1,100 to KD 1,300. - Receipts, waivers, and various fraudulent documents ready for use were seized at the location.
Judicial Action and MOI Commitment
The case has been formally registered under No. (2025/727 – Criminal Investigation Felonies). The accused have been referred to the Central Prison for 21 days pending further investigation, while the rescued workers have been moved to a shelter.
The MOI affirmed its commitment to taking strict action against human trafficking and illegal practices, emphasizing that such crimes directly threaten human values and social security.
