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Crime
20-Year-Old Arrested in Kuwait for Posing as Police Officer to Bypass Security Check
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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Kuwaiti authorities detained a 20‑year‑old who pretended to be a police officer in order to avoid a routine security screening.
Kuwait police announced that a 20-year-old individual was apprehended after attempting to evade a standard security checkpoint by masquerading as a law‑enforcement officer. The suspect approached the checkpoint wearing a uniform that resembled official police attire, claiming authority to bypass the screening process. Security personnel identified inconsistencies in the uniform and documentation, prompting a verification that revealed the impersonation. The individual was taken into custody and is expected to face charges under Kuwait's laws prohibiting false representation of a police officer. No injuries or further incidents were reported during the encounter.