Doctor Sentenced to Five Years in Kuwait for Skipping Work
A shocking case emerged in Kuwait as a doctor at a government-run hospital was found guilty of skipping work for the past 15 years while receiving full pay. The Kuwaiti criminal court sentenced him to five years in jail and fined him one million Kuwaiti dinars ($3.2 million) for the illegal salary. Certificate fraud in Kuwait carries a severe punishment of up to seven years in prison, and the country is cracking down on such offenses.
The government is taking strict measures to combat certificate fraud, targeting employees who fail to follow the verification procedure. Those involved in forgery face penalties such as imprisonment and double restitution of any unlawfully obtained salaries. The recent revelation that some employees chose to retire instead of submitting their certificates for audit has raised suspicions, leading to further investigation.