Kuwait arrests 24 in terror funding crackdown

Kuwait has arrested 24 citizens in a major operation targeting terror financing networks, according to the Kuwait Ministry of Interior. Authorities said the state security service foiled a plot aimed at undermining national security and channeling funds to terrorist groups.

In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency, officials confirmed that one of those detained had his citizenship revoked. Eight additional citizens currently outside the country were also identified, with one of them stripped of citizenship as well.

Investigators said the suspects formed an organised network that collected donations under religious pretexts, convincing contributors the funds would support legitimate charitable causes. However, authorities found that the money was instead diverted to unlawful entities, betraying the trust of donors.

Officials said the group used commercial and professional businesses as fronts to move funds discreetly. The money was distributed among multiple individuals and transported by land and air in an effort to evade detection.

The ministry confirmed that the suspects were found in possession of funds linked to illegal activities and were operating under instructions from outside the country. Authorities said the operation reflects Kuwait’s continued efforts to safeguard national security and disrupt terror financing networks.