Kuwait Cracks Down on Iran’s Sleeper Cells in the Gulf: 13 Citizens Imprisoned and Fined 27 Million Dinars for Funding Hezbollah

The Kuwaiti Court of Cassation has issued a final ruling sentencing 13 Kuwaiti citizens to three years in prison and fining them 27 million dinars for financing Hezbollah by collecting donations under the guise of a charitable committee.

The court overturned a previous acquittal, stating that the defendants’ actions amounted to supporting a designated terrorist organization and violating laws. According to Kuwait’s Al-Qabas newspaper, the Criminal Court had previously highlighted the absence of legislation criminalizing the collection of public funds without a license since 1954. However, the Court of Cassation emphasized the necessity of enforcing penalties due to the severity of involvement in internationally condemned acts.

This ruling underscores Kuwait’s vigilance in combating sleeper cells linked to the Iranian regime in the Gulf, which exploit charitable activities as a cover for funding terrorist organizations and expanding regional influence.