KUWAIT: A number of Arab expats were arrested for forging sick leaves and medical reports, said security sources. Case papers indicate that fraud and forgery detectives had been tipped off concerning the suspects' activity and that the suspects were arrested with some MoH stamps. The suspects pleaded guilty and confessed that they had been forging such leaves and reports for money. A case was filed.

No-fishing zone

In collaboration with the coastguards, the environmental police force stopped a group of citizens fishing in a no-fishing zone in Kuwait Bay, said security sources, noting that a case was filed and that the violators were referred to relevant authorities.

Fire in Farwaniya flat

Firemen put out a fire in a Farwaniya flat. Firemen evacuated the building as a precaution. A man died of burns on his body.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun