In a major crackdown on corruption, the Criminal Security Sector—represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation’s Anti-Financial Crimes Department—has arrested a Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) employee on charges of forgery and bribery.
Investigations revealed that the accused exploited his official position to unlawfully access PACI's electronic systems and manipulate residential address data of residents without their physical presence or submission of any official documents—clearly violating legal protocols.
The employee is alleged to have processed over 5,000 fraudulent transactions since the beginning of the year. Each transaction involved falsely updating residential addresses in exchange for bribes amounting to 120 Kuwaiti Dinars per case. In total, the accused amassed a significant amount of illicit wealth, which he attempted to launder by purchasing gold bars, jewelry, and luxury items.
The operation involved a wider network. Two brokers were arrested, along with seven individuals who paid bribes to update their residential records illegally. The scandal was uncovered through intelligence sharing and close coordination between PACI officials and the Ministry of Interior.
All accused individuals and confiscated assets have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action as part of the ongoing nationwide anti-corruption campaign.