KUWAIT CITY — A Kuwaiti woman was acquitted by the State Security and Terrorism Crimes Court on charges of laundering approximately KD 7.5 million, conducting unlicensed economic activities, and harming national interests in a case involving so-called “alternative money transfers.” The verdict was delivered on July 25.

The woman’s defense lawyer, Bader Mohammad Al-Dalak, argued that the allegations lacked legal merit and maintained that his client was not involved in the activities under investigation. The court ultimately found insufficient evidence to convict her on the charges.

The case has involved multiple defendants, with two other individuals convicted and sentenced earlier in the proceedings. Those defendants received 10-year prison terms with hard labor, alongside substantial fines, following the court's determination that the charges against them were substantiated.

Authorities have scrutinized the use of unofficial or alternative money transfer services amid concerns over regulatory compliance and financial security. However, the acquittal highlighted distinctions drawn by the court between those directly implicated and individuals without established links to the alleged wrongdoing.