Over 22,000 Kuwaitis and Expats Face Travel Bans
Kuwait City, Kuwait: The Sentence Enforcement General Department at the Ministry of Justice, led by Judge Abdullah Al-Othman, has reported significant activity in enforcing court judgments involving travel bans.
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Key Statistics:
- Travel Bans Issued: In the first three months of 2024, a total of 22,897 citizens and expatriates were prevented from traveling due to court orders.
- Travel Bans Lifted: While a significant number of travel bans were imposed, over 11,654 individuals had their restrictions lifted during the same period.
- Special Case: The statistics highlight a unique category of 1,122 Kuwaiti citizens whose travel bans were lifted for a single trip abroad, likely due to medical reasons or a lack of flight risk.
- Regional Breakdown: Ahmadi Governorate saw the highest number of travel bans issued, followed by Farwaniya, Hawally, Capital, and Mubarak Al-Kabeer.
Efforts to Recover Public Funds:
The Ministry of Justice emphasizes its commitment to enforcing court judgments, including those related to financial obligations. Travel bans serve as a tool to ensure individuals comply with court orders. Also potentially recover outstanding debts owed to the government or private entities.
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Unresolved Cases:
The news report does not delve into the nature of the cases leading to travel bans. However, it highlights the significant number of individuals impacted by these restrictions, reported Arab Times.
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