The Public Prosecution refers the cases and allegations concerning several officials and employees of the Authority for Persons with Disabilities to the judiciary.

The Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, and Social Development, Dr. Amal Al-Huwail, announced on Saturday the referral of facts and allegations concerning damage to public funds at the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities to the Public Prosecution to take the necessary legal action against a number of officials and employees.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Huwail said this referral is the second within a week and comes as part of the continued approach of oversight, accountability, and protection of public funds. She clarified that the referral followed the findings of an investigative committee regarding violations related to maintenance works and contracts, and the observation of payments for quantities and works that were found not to have been fully executed in kind. The value of the damage under investigation was estimated at approximately 1.211 million Kuwaiti dinars (about $3.95 million).

She stressed that protecting public funds is a responsibility that allows for no leniency, affirming that all violations carrying criminal suspicion will follow their legal course, with necessary administrative and legal measures taken, and efforts made to recover any amounts paid without justification and to safeguard the rights of the Authority and public funds. She emphasized that accountability will extend to anyone proven to have been negligent or responsible, regardless of their position, without exception, and that oversight remains continuous to ensure integrity and proper management of public funds.