Kuwait Sentences Two Officers to 7 Years in Prison over 2018 Leaked Recordings

A general view of the Kuwait Palace of Justice in Kuwait (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of the Kuwait Palace of Justice in Kuwait (File photo: Reuters)
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Kuwait Sentences Two Officers to 7 Years in Prison over 2018 Leaked Recordings

A general view of the Kuwait Palace of Justice in Kuwait (File photo: Reuters)
A general view of the Kuwait Palace of Justice in Kuwait (File photo: Reuters)

Kuwait’s Court of Appeals suspended two officers and sentenced them to seven years hard labor in the case of security leaked recordings that date back to 2018.

The Court of Appeal announced the verdict during its Wednesday session after the two officers were previously acquitted in a former trial.

The ruling also included the dismissal of the officers from their posts and the acquittal of other eight detainees.

The case dates back to 2018, after leaked recordings on social media revealed that personal accounts of prominent public figures, among them lawmakers and journalists, were being watched, leading to a wave of public rage in the country.

On August 20, 2020, former Interior Minister Anas al-Saleh dismissed the Director-General of State Security Agency, the former Director of the money laundering department, and a number of officers.

The case led to a row between members of the parliament and the government.

A week later, the National Assembly announced a no-confidence motion against Saleh, with a majority of 35 deputies, and the ministry of interior was accused of spying on citizens in the case of the leaks.



Saudi Attorney General Meets Turkish Counterpart

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Photo by SPA
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Saudi Attorney General Meets Turkish Counterpart

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mujib met with his Turkish counterpart, Muhsin Sentürk, and his delegation in Makkah.
Al-Mujib welcomed the delegation and praised the strong ties, emphasizing the importance of increased judicial and legal cooperation.

According to SPA, both sides discussed bilateral relations to strengthen ties, enhance legal cooperation, particularly in judicial matters, and promote efficient justice systems in both countries.

This visit underscores the countries' commitment to boosting judicial cooperation and furthering legal development.