A man posing as a member of the ruling family was arrested for defrauding a woman of KD 15,000, convincing her to give him money and gifts over several months. The suspect, an illegal resident (Bedoun), used his false identity to manipulate his victim. He introduced himself as “Sheikh M.Kh.” and showed her pictures from high-profile events to back up his claim. Their relationship began in May 2023 when they met at a luxury complex, and over time, he convinced her that he was facing financial difficulties due to property issues.
He borrowed money from her, claiming it was necessary to resolve property-related problems. He first asked for KD 7,500, which she gave him. His requests escalated from there, with the woman lending him more money in subsequent months, believing he would repay her once they married. As the months passed, his demands continued, including money for property issues and even a gift of an iPhone 16.
In October 2024, the woman was contacted by the police, who informed her that the man she trusted was an illegal resident and not a member of the ruling family. The authorities are now investigating him for multiple cases of fraud involving other women as well.
