A member of Kuwait's ruling family was arrested on charges of money laundering and usury, according to authorities on Friday evening.
The royal reportedly tried to evade an 'enforceable prison sentence' for the financial offenses he was accused of, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior stated in a release.
Security forces successfully located him following an extensive investigation and search. The arrest underscores that 'no one is above the law,' the interior ministry noted. It reinforces the authorities' dedication to upholding the rule of law for everyone, including members of the ruling family, it added.
The ministry also aims to ensure that justice and equality are upheld in the application of the law, with no exceptions.
