Officials have been instructed to take strict action against human trafficking and violations of public decency.
First Published Oct 30, 2022, 4:54 PM IST
Kuwait City: 17 expatriates were arrested for prostitution in Kuwait. They were caught during the ongoing inspections in Kuwait on the instructions of the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Talal Khalid Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
Officials have been instructed to take strict action against human trafficking and violations of public decency. The Department of Public Morals Protection and Anti-Human Trafficking of the Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 17 people the other day. In a statement released on social media, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that they were arrested for engaging in prostitution. They have been handed over to the concerned departments for further action.
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Last Updated Oct 30, 2022, 4:54 PM IST
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