Two Nigerians Arrested in Kuwait for Robbery at Mahboula Exchange Office

Written on 23/01/2025
ToriZone

Kuwait's General Department of Criminal Investigation has arrested two Nigerians accused of robbing an exchange office in Mahboula, a district in the southern part of Kuwait City.

According to a statement from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, the suspects were apprehended within 24 hours of the crime.

A video of the incident, shared by Arab Times Online, shows one of the suspects exiting a white car and entering the exchange office while wearing a hooded top. The swift action highlights Kuwait's robust response to criminal activities.



Inside the office, the suspect is seen pointing a gun at the exchange office staff.

The suspects reportedly stole foreign currencies equivalent to 4,600 Kuwaiti Dinars, valued at approximately $14,918.69.

The report read, "Investigation revealed that the gang meticulously planned the crime, monitoring the exchange offices from nearby rooftops to identify peak times.

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