Kuwait has intensified its efforts to combat begging during Ramadan, announcing the arrest of 11 expatriates and plans to deport those found violating the law. The Interior Ministry confirmed that eight women and three men of Arab and Asian nationalities were apprehended while soliciting money outside mosques and markets. Authorities revealed that some of the individuals had entered Kuwait on visit visas or family residency permits, while others were undocumented workers lacking legal employment. As part of the crackdown, the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations will oversee the deportation of violators, including dependent visa holders and their sponsors. Companies found responsible for recruiting individuals in violation of labor laws will face penalties, while employers of private-sector workers caught begging will also be held accountable. Additionally, domestic workers found engaging in the practice will be deported, and their sponsors will be banned from obtaining future labor visas. The ministry also issued a stern warning against the exploitation of children for begging, stating that offenders will face legal action for “exploitation of minors.” Cases of begging on social media will also be prosecuted under Kuwaiti law. Begging often increases during Ramadan due to the generosity associated with the holy month. In […]