KUWAIT: The Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) said on Tuesday that it had referred 1,035 officials, ex-officials and others to the public prosecution on suspicion of graft and illegal profiteering or violating the law. Nazaha said in a statement it was executing the anti-corruption law it is entrusted to implement.
It said in a statement that the individuals were referred on suspicion of committing crimes of corruption, illegal profiteering, submitting incorrect financial disclosures or failing to submit the disclosures within the legal framework. The statement did not provide further details on the numbers of those who were suspected to be involved in corruption.
Under the anti-corruption law that became effective in 2016, all senior officials are required to submit disclosures of their private wealth when they assume office and after leaving their posts to ensure that they committed no graft. Under that law, Nazaha has the right to investigate reports of corruption in government departments, and in case it finds sufficient evidence on the suspected crime, it refers officials involved to the public prosecution for proper legal investigations that can lead to a court case. The statement did not say how many of its referrals eventually went to court for a trial.
Nazaha emphasized that these referrals reflect its steadfast approach to combating corruption, entrenching the principles of integrity and transparency, protecting public funds, and reinforcing the rule of law, thereby contributing to greater public trust in state institutions.
Meanwhile, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah conducted a tour of the Public Authority of Manpower to monitor workflow and review institutional performance. In a press statement issued by the authority on Tuesday, Sheikh Fahad stressed the importance of direct engagement with national cadres and the need to foster a positive and motivating work environment.
He underscored that employees are the cornerstone of any institution’s success, noting that institutional development begins with supporting human resources and listening to their views. He urged staff to continue working diligently and to intensify efforts in a spirit of teamwork, expressing confidence in their capabilities, competencies and central role in achieving the authority’s objectives and serving the nation.
The statement added that during the tour, conducted on Monday, Sheikh Fahad met with employees, listened to their opinions, suggestions and professional needs, and discussed ways to improve the work environment, enhance performance efficiency and raise the quality of services. It noted that the visit reflects a leadership approach focused on human resources, strengthening institutional dialogue and maintaining continuous field follow-up to ensure quality performance and achieve institutional excellence.
