23.05.2026 00:50
A fraud case in Kuwait spanning nearly 30 years has caused a major stir in the country. A woman is alleged to have lived for years under a different identity in official records by using the ID of a deceased Kuwaiti citizen, benefiting from state-provided salary, housing, and various social benefits during this period. The incident, uncovered after a lengthy investigation, has brought renewed scrutiny to the country's oversight of public benefits and the citizenship system.
The extraordinary fraud case that emerged in Kuwait has caused widespread repercussions. It was revealed that a woman had lived for approximately 30 years under the identity of a deceased Kuwaiti citizen, during which time she benefited from salaries, housing, and various social benefits. Following a lengthy investigation by authorities, the court sentenced the woman and her father to imprisonment and fines.
FALSE IDENTITY CLAIM DATES BACK TO 1995
According to a report by Gulf News, the incident traces back to 1995. Court records indicate that the woman and her father forged official documents, registering her as the daughter of a deceased Kuwaiti citizen.
Based on the investigation file, the woman lived under this identity for many years without arousing any suspicion.
SALARY, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS UTILIZED
According to allegations, the woman used the fake identity for approximately thirty years to receive monthly salaries, pension payments, state-subsidized housing, and various financial and social rights provided to citizens.
Authorities assessed that the case was not limited to identity forgery but also involved the improper use of public resources over many years.
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED IN SECRECY
The revelation of the case became possible after prolonged and confidential examinations of old civil records and official documents.
Investigators determined that the woman, who was recognized as a Kuwaiti citizen by the public for many years, was actually using another person's identity.
IMPRISONMENT AND MILLION-DOLLAR FINE
The Kuwait Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Dr. Khaled Al Omaira, sentenced the woman and her father to seven years of hard imprisonment.
The court also ordered the defendants to pay a fine of 1.5 million Kuwaiti dinars and to repay all financial gains illicitly obtained over approximately 30 years.
The ruling is noted to be one of the latest examples of the increasing investigations into fake identities, citizenship fraud, and unauthorized access to public benefits in Kuwait. Authorities are reported to have intensified inspections and reviews regarding similar cases.