Kuwait City — The General Department of Criminal Investigation, through the Residency Affairs Investigation Department, has dismantled a human trafficking network operated by a well-known domestic labor recruitment office in a private residential area. The office is accused of trafficking domestic workers and facilitating illegal visa issuance in exchange for money.
The operation was carried out under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, as part of Kuwait’s intensified crackdown on residency fraud and visa trading.
How the Scheme Worked
According to the Ministry of Interior (MOI), the case was exposed after extensive investigations into reports about the office’s recruitment practices:
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Domestic workers were brought into Kuwait using a group of Kuwaiti citizens registered as official sponsors.
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Upon arrival, the workers were illegally transferred to other individuals, with the office charging KD 1,200 to KD 1,300 per worker—far above the government-regulated rates.
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The citizens who allowed their names to be used as sponsors received KD 50 to KD 100 per worker for facilitating the recruitment process.
Legal Action Underway
All individuals and entities linked to the operation have been referred to the competent authorities for legal proceedings. The MOI stressed that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty of exploiting workers or violating the country’s residency laws.
MOI Issues Strong Warning
The ministry reiterated its firm stance against human trafficking, calling it one of the most dangerous crimes that undermine human dignity and threaten societal security. It emphasized Kuwait’s determination to protect workers’ rights and safeguard the country’s reputation both locally and internationally.
Source Arabtimes Kuwait
