Military authorities in MOI arrest Arab individual for peddling counterfeit military positions and insignia
In a significant move to protect the prestige of its security and military institutions, Kuwaiti authorities have arrested an Arab man for selling counterfeit military ranks and badges from various state institutions.
The suspect, currently in custody, was caught peddling insignia for the police, army, the National Guard, and Kuwait Fire Force. During a sting operation, the Central Investigation Department (CID) seized a large number of counterfeit items. The haul included 700 ranks from the Ministry of Interior, 300 from the National Guard, 270 from the Ministry of Defence, and 500 badges from various ministries and agencies.
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry has vowed to take a hard line against activities that undermine the dignity of military and security institutions or misuse their logos. The ministry urged the public to report any such offenses via official channels or the emergency hotline 112.
While specific penalties for these offenses were not detailed in the available search results, the case is being processed through legal channels, suggesting prosecution under laws protecting military insignia and emblems. Typically, such offenses could involve criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment under Kuwait’s laws related to forgery, impersonation, or misuse of official government symbols.
The ministry reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against actions that undermine the honor of security forces or misuse their logos. The public is encouraged to cooperate in maintaining the integrity of these institutions.
The total number of confiscated ranks is 1470, and the total number of confiscated badges is 500. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to protect the prestige of Kuwait's security and military institutions. The suspect will be referred to the competent authorities for further investigation and potential prosecution.
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) did not provide any information about the suspect's identity or the specific charges against him at the time of this report. However, the MOI has made it clear that it will not tolerate such activities and will take decisive action against offenders.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the integrity of Kuwait's military and security institutions. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
- This arrest is a part of the Ministry of Interior's (MOI) ongoing efforts to protect the prestige of Kuwait's security and military institutions, particularly against activities like selling counterfeit military ranks and badges, which undermine the honor of these institutions.
- The suspect's peddling of insignia for various state institutions, such as the police, army, National Guard, and Kuwait Fire Force, could potentially involve criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment under Kuwait’s laws related to forgery, impersonation, or misuse of official government symbols.
