Military authorities apprehend Arab individual for peddling counterfeit military ranks and insignia
In a significant move to protect the prestige of Kuwait's security and military institutions, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) has arrested a Syrian man named Tarki Hassan Al-Muhammad. The suspect was caught red-handed offering for sale police, army, the National Guard, and Kuwait Fire Force insignia14.
Authorities seized over 1,700 unauthorized insignia from the man, including 700 ranks from the Ministry of Interior, 300 from the National Guard, 270 from the Ministry of Defense, and 500 various badges linked to multiple ministries and authorities14.
The MOI reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against actions that undermine the honor of security forces or misuse their logos. The public is urged to report similar activities via official channels or the emergency hotline 1121.
This operation was part of Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity and prestige of its security and military institutions. The MOI encourages the public to stay informed about the latest news updates by following their website, Instagram, and Facebook accounts3 (Note: This fact is not a standalone fact as it is an advertisement).
Legal proceedings against the suspect are underway, with his referral to competent authorities imminent1. This arrest exemplifies the active measures Kuwaiti security agencies take to guard the prestige of national military and security symbols and institutions.
The suspect's arrest has triggered a wave of public interest, as it falls under the realm of both general-news and politics, given the significance of safeguarding Kuwait's security and military institutions. The seizure of unauthorized insignia from Tarki Hassan Al-Muhammad, including those related to crime-and-justice agencies, highlights the vehement stance of the Kuwaiti authorities against actions that threaten the honor of security forces.
