Two Asians Arrested for Altering Fingerprints to Re-Enter Kuwait

Two Asians were arrested upon their entry into Kuwait for undergoing medical surgeries in their home country to alter their fingerprints in an attempt to re-enter Kuwait after being previously deported.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior (MoI) revealed that the new biometric scanning system effectively unveiled their true identities.

The suspects have been handed over to the appropriate legal authorities for further action.

البصمة البيومترية تكشف شخصين قاما بعمليات جراحية لتغيير بصمة اليد

قطاع الأمن الجنائي يتمكن من ضبط شخصين آسيويين دخلا إلى البلاد بطريقة غير مشروعة

ذكرت الإدارة العامة للعلاقات والإعلام الأمني أنه ضمن جهود قطاع الأمن الجنائي في ضبط المخالفين والخارجين عن القانون.

تمكنت الإدارة… pic.twitter.com/dKfgqxnULp

— وزارة الداخلية (@Moi_kuw) August 24, 2023

Such attempts to manipulate biometric data underscore the advancements in technology that law enforcement is leveraging to safeguard borders.

The law continues to evolve alongside innovative measures to maintain safety and security.