Two Arrested Over Forged Government Stamps

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 30, 2026

Kuwaiti authorities have arrested two people, including a hospital employee and a security guard, for using forged government stamps to conduct unauthorized transactions. The case highlights concerns about internal corruption and ongoing investigations aim to determine the full scope of financial misappropriation involved.

Kuwaiti authorities have detained two individuals in connection with the use and sale of forged government stamps, according to the Interior Ministry. The suspects include an Arab security guard and a Kuwaiti woman employed at a government hospital.

Investigations revealed that the individuals allegedly reused official stamps on multiple occasions to process unauthorized transactions. The woman is reported to have taken advantage of her position within the hospital to facilitate these transactions and gain financially.

Officials have not disclosed further details about the investigation or any legal proceedings pending against the suspects. The Interior Ministry continues to probe the extent of the forgery and misappropriation of state fees linked to the case.

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