Authorities in Moi have taken action against false accounts, apprehending a local resident who was found managing a network of 16 bogus profiles.

In a determined move against dishonesty and misinformation, the government is waging a wide-range war against corruption and manipulations across various sectors, including services, education, health, electricity, and fraud, as well as combatting detrimental activities like cyber crimes.

However, the fight remains incomplete due to the existence of deceptive media outlets that perpetuate doubt, falsehoods, and defamation, aiming to erode public trust in official decisions.

Recently, the Ministry of Interior took a significant step by dismantling a network of fake social media accounts spreading misinformation. The mastermind behind this operation was a local resident, Sultan Abdul Latif Wahid Al-Fares (previously referred to as S.F.), who was arrested for operating 16 fake accounts that defamed citizens for monetary compensation. This action is part of the ongoing efforts by the Ministry to safeguard public security and uphold societal stability.

In an intricate security operation, the Ministry's Criminal Security Affairs Sector, assisted by the Cybercrime Combating Department and Hawalli Investigations Department, identified Al-Fares' activities, monitored his movements, and arrested him at a shopping mall, with the support of the mall's management. He was accompanied by two associates at the time.

Upon questioning, Al-Fares admitted to managing the fake accounts to spread false information and defame citizens. Authorities seized multiple mobile devices used for these activities, and a search of his residence uncovered additional devices, along with narcotic substances, psychotropic substances, and bottles of imported alcohol.

Investigations revealed that Al-Fares was collaborating with another individual, Nawaf Fahad Saleh Al-Badr, a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda residing in Turkey. Together, they managed the fake accounts in exchange for money. It was also found that Al-Fares had a previous conviction and served a three-year prison sentence for threats, which remains to be enforced.

The Ministry of Interior encourages citizens to be wary of rumors and unreliable social media content, urging the public to rely on official sources for accurate information. The Ministry is committed to maintaining societal security and stability.

Here's a summary of the key steps leading to the arrest:

Investigation triggered by confidential information about Sultan Abdul Latif Wahid Al-Fares.
Monitoring of the suspect's activities.
Coordination with the Public Prosecution for official permission.
Arrest of the suspect at a shopping mall with support from the mall's management.
Questioning and confession by the suspect.
Seizure of phones used for account management.
Discovery of narcotic and psychotropic substances at his residence.
Confirmation of cooperation with a person in Turkey holding Antigua and Barbuda nationality.
Enforcement of the three-year prison sentence from a previous conviction.

Additional Information:This recent arrest in Kuwait involved a different individual than initially reported, Sultan Abdul Latif Wahid Al-Fares, who was apprehended for managing a network of 16 fake social media accounts used to spread false rumors and defame citizens for financial gain. The arrest followed a thorough investigation by specialized security teams, and Al-Fares confessed to the charges during interrogation[1][2][5].

As for the involvement of the individual from Antigua and Barbuda, Nawaf Fahad Saleh Al-Badr, he was a collaborative partner with Al-Fares. Together, they managed the fake accounts and shared the financial proceeds from these activities. Al-Badr is currently residing in Turkey[5].

Currently, Al-Fares is facing legal proceedings for his actions. He had previously been convicted and sentenced to three years in prison on charges related to issuing threats[5]. Authorities in Kuwait are emphasizing the importance of confronting such criminal acts that undermine security and stability, and they are taking firm legal action against those involved[1].

In Kuwait, a local resident, Sultan Abdul Latif Wahid Al-Fares, was arrested for managing 16 fake social media accounts that spread false information and defamed citizens, aiding in cybercrime activities.
The Ministry of Interior, with assistance from various departments, including the Cybercrime Combating Department, Hawalli Investigations Department, and the Criminal Security Affairs Sector, launched a comprehensive investigation to apprehend Al-Fares.
Al-Fares was found to have been collaborating with Nawaf Fahad Saleh Al-Badr, a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda residing in Turkey, to manage these fake accounts for monetary gains.
The seizure of mobile devices used for these activities and the discovery of narcotic and psychotropic substances at Al-Fares' residence reaffirmed the need for continued efforts to combat cybercrime and related criminal activities in general-news, crime-and-justice, social-media, entertainment, and other sectors.