Kuwaiti court sentences citizens, expatriates in human trafficking, money laundering case
Kuwait's constitutional court in Kuwait City. (Kuwait News Agency)
The Second Criminal Court in Kuwait has delivered a landmark ruling in a case involving human trafficking and money laundering linked to massage parlors.
A Kuwaiti citizen, identified as the owner of the massage parlors, received a 7-year prison sentence along with a fine of 7,000 Kuwaiti dinars.
Additionally, 12 expatriates implicated in the case were sentenced to 5 years in prison each, followed by deportation upon completion of their sentences.
The case was initiated after investigations by the Public Morals and Human Trafficking Department of the Ministry of Interior revealed that the convicted individuals had been engaging in illicit activities at the massage parlors in exchange for money.
The Security Media Department explained that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to combat activities violating public morals in Kuwait.
The case underlines the government’s commitment to addressing such transgressions and ensuring adherence to societal values.
Following the arrests, the matter was referred to the relevant authorities for further legal proceedings.
Authorities emphasized that all cases of human trafficking and immoral activities will be dealt with firmly in accordance with Kuwaiti law.
