Public Prosecution: Kuwait's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Classification Reflects Increased State Efforts
The Kuwait Public Prosecution confirmed that Kuwait's continued classification in Tier 2 in the U.S. State Department's 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report is based on the state's increasing efforts in judicial prosecution, the establishment of a specialized unit, and the prosecution of 64 suspects.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 10 October (KUNA) -- The Public Prosecution announced that Kuwait has retained its Tier 2 ranking for the second consecutive year in the U.S. Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, reflecting an increase in the country’s efforts compared to previous periods and placing criminal prosecution at the forefront.
In a statement issued on Saturday regarding the U.S. State Department’s report, released on October 8, the Public Prosecution said it initiated criminal proceedings against 64 suspects accused of human trafficking offenses, charging them under Law No. 91 of 2013 on combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling. It also pursued related crimes connected to the primary offenses, including money laundering and forgery of official and bank documents.
The Prosecution added that the number of human trafficking cases under investigation rose from three to 11 during the reporting period, and convictions were handed down against suspects in human trafficking cases.
It noted that the Public Prosecutor established a specialized unit during the reporting period to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, entrusting it with monitoring the implementation of the national referral mechanism, standardizing procedures for identifying and protecting victims, developing investigative methods, building a comprehensive database on these crimes, and providing technical guidance to Public Prosecution members and law enforcement agencies.
The Prosecution reported that its members received training on the proper legal characterization of trafficking cases, and a reporting service for these crimes was made available on its website.
The Public Prosecution commended the efforts of the Permanent National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling and its member entities, reaffirming its continued role in prosecuting perpetrators, applying legal provisions against them, and protecting victims. (End) N.S./T.A.B.
