In Salmiya, 23 individuals nabbed for breaching residency and labor regulations
In the bustling area of Salmiya, Kuwait, 23 individuals were apprehended yesterday, all enmeshed in violations of the nation's residency and labor laws.
The Kuwait News Agency reported that this veritable dragnet was triggered by a tidal wave of allegations on social media accusing unlicensed residents of gathering in the district.
The Interior Ministry shed some light on the matter, revealing that the crackdown netted 19 individuals with Article 20 residency visas, a category primarily allocated for domestic workers, and an additional four individuals who found themselves in hot water due to infractions under Article 18, covering employment within private companies.
All apprehended have undergone the requisite legal procedures, with their cases being forwarded to the appropriate authorities for further examination. This series of arrests is but a piece of a larger, nationwide security operation targeting offenders of residency and labor laws across all Kuwaiti governorates. The Ministry of Interior has vowed to maintain a relentless pursuit of such violations, ensuring both workers and employers alike are made to answer for their actions.
To better understand, Article 20 residency visas and Article 18 work permits are common categories within Kuwait's legal framework. The former is often bestowed upon domestic workers, while the latter is reserved for private sector employment. As one might expect, flouting these rules can result in serious consequences.
The arrests in Salmiya, Kuwait, were triggered by social media allegations against unlicensed residents, as reported by the Kuwait News Agency. The Interior Ministry revealed that the crackdown resulted in 19 individuals with Article 20 residency visas and four individuals with Article 18 work permits being arrested. All apprehended individuals underwent legal procedures, and their cases will be examined further. This operation is part of a larger, nationwide security effort targeting residency and labor law violations.
