Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has dismantled an Asian gang that exploited the cardless withdrawal feature of ATMs to steal money from citizens and residents. The breakthrough came when investigators matched surveillance photos with biometric fingerprint data, identifying the main suspect, a Bangladeshi national, within 24 hours.
The suspect was arrested in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh carrying around 5,000 Kuwaiti Dinars, SIM cards, multiple bank cards, and receipts linked to money transfers. These materials were part of a broader scheme to funnel stolen funds abroad using unofficial remittance channels.
Further investigation exposed a cross-border criminal network involving two Pakistani nationals working at a ready-made garments company, which was used as a cover for unauthorized money transfer activities. Authorities had previously shut down the company for operating an unlicensed currency exchange business.
The suspects were arrested in Khaitan, and evidence of their illegal money-moving methods was seized. Authorities have also identified the international arm of the gang operating from Pakistan and are coordinating with foreign counterparts to apprehend the remaining members. Legal proceedings against the arrested suspects are currently underway.
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