Kuwaiti royal arrested after evading prison sentence for money laundering

Dubai: A member of Kuwait’s ruling family has been arrested on charges of money laundering and usury after evading a prison sentence, the Ministry of Interior announced on Friday.

The arrest, part of Kuwaiti authorities’ ongoing efforts to enforce judicial rulings and bring fugitives to justice, followed an extensive investigation and careful surveillance of the individual’s movements.
The Ministry’s statement noted that the suspect had been avoiding the mandatory prison sentence tied to his conviction.

“The security services successfully apprehended a member of the ruling family who was evading the execution of an enforceable prison sentence for money laundering and usury,” the Ministry said.
The individual has been handed over to authorities for further legal proceedings. Officials emphasized that the arrest is part of Kuwait’s broader commitment to applying the law equally, with no exceptions made for members of the ruling family, regardless of social or political status.