A recent study conducted by a local newspaper reveals a significant rise in crimes committed by expatriates in Kuwait this year. The study points out that a substantial portion of expatriates are involved in various illegal activities, including the sale, promotion, and smuggling of narcotics, the sale of visit and residency visas, tampering with electricity meters and bills, and the theft of manholes and cables from government project sites. Additionally, there are reports of gangs assisting housemaids in escaping from citizens’ homes. Criminal networks have increasingly infiltrated various ministries, with many expatriates using contracts with companies to gain access and commit serious offenses. Recent referrals to the Public Prosecution have provided evidence of these illicit activities. Revelations from the Ministry of Interior indicate a two-fold increase in crimes related to tampering with entry visas, establishing fictitious companies, and trading in residency permits for expatriates. The ministry has been able to monitor, arrest, and refer these gangs to the Public Prosecution for necessary legal action.

Authorities are apprehending gangs involved in the promotion and sale of narcotics almost daily, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by networks that endanger young people with deadly substances. The study confirmed that citizens are directly affected by these criminal activities, as crimes are increasingly targeting them. This is a dangerous indicator that the issue extends beyond isolated incidents. Additionally, the study emphasized that public funds are being drained due to the continued operation of these criminal networks.