KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, announced the arrest of a Filipino national involved in the robbery of a money exchange branch in the Al-Shaab area, where approximately KD 21,000 in various currencies was stolen.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the incident began after the operations room received a report that an unidentified individual had robbed a money exchange company branch in Al-Shaab. Security authorities immediately responded to the scene and launched an intensive investigation.
Investigators revealed that the suspect was wearing a mask and carrying a weapon that was later discovered to be fake. Authorities also said the suspect possessed a container believed to contain gasoline, which he allegedly used to threaten employees during the robbery.
Several employees were reportedly assaulted before the suspect entered a restricted employee area and stole an estimated KD 21,000 in different currencies before fleeing the scene.
Security teams quickly initiated search and investigation operations using advanced technical and security methods. Through intensive follow-up and surveillance, authorities identified and arrested the suspect in what officials described as “record time.”
The Ministry confirmed that the arrested individual is of Filipino nationality.
Officials emphasized that the successful operation reflects the readiness and efficiency of Kuwait’s security services and their rapid response to criminal incidents.
The Ministry of Interior also reiterated its warning that it will take strict legal action against anyone who threatens public security or commits criminal acts, stressing that the law will be firmly applied to violators.
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يضبط متهم من الجنسية الفلبينية بواقعة الـسطو على إحدى شركات الصرافة في منطقة الشعب والاستيلاء على 21 ألف دينار#وزارة_الداخلية#شرطة_الكويت pic.twitter.com/QlbalLY5yu— وزارة الداخلية (@Moi_kuw) June 3, 2026
