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Kuwait Arrests 24 in Terror Financing Crackdown

4/13/2026

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  • Kuwait's interior ministry announced on April 11, 2026 the arrest of 24 individuals in an investigation into financing terrorist entities, including five former lawmakers.
  • The ministry said the arrests relate to organized activities under religious pretexts, but did not name any countries or groups.
  • The move follows heightened security after Iran's attacks on Gulf states.
  • In March, Kuwait arrested six individuals tied to Hezbollah, which denied any presence in Kuwait.