KUWAIT: Only 24 hours following the rape of a nine-year-old Egyptian boy by six men, Khaitan detectives were able to arrest one of the culprits - a Pakistani - who confessed to committing the crime and gave the name of the other five suspects - all Pakistanis too. Detectives are working on arresting them. A security source said detectives had arrested several suspects initially, but all denied any wrongdoing. In a line-up, the victim recognized one of them several times, who confessed to committing the crime.

Dispelling magic spells

Swindlers using African phone numbers are "making attacks" on Kuwaiti numbers. Many people in Kuwait have received several calls from African countries, where the callers claim they are religious people and can dispel magic spells and bring wealth - in exchange of money.

Stolen car found

Police arrested a citizen in Sulaibkhat who was driving a car stolen from Farwaniya. A smart patrol vehicle identified a car that was reported stolen, so policemen pulled it over and arrested the suspect. He was sent to concerned authorities.

Bedoon sent to hospital

A bedoon was sent to the psychiatric hospital after he was arrested in Andalus. He was found wanted over several felonies. Police received a call about a man disturbing people in the area, so they went there and arrested him. He was also found wanted to be admitted to the psychiatric hospital.- Al-Rai/Al-Anbaa