A member of Kuwait's ruling family was arrested over charges of money laundering and usury, authorities said late Friday.
The royal reportedly attempted to escape an "enforceable prison sentence" for the financial crimes he was accused of, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said in a statement.
Security services managed to track him down after investigations and a thorough search.
The arrest serves as a reminder that 'no one is above the law', the interior ministry said. It affirms the authorities' commitment to ensuring that the rule of law is applied to everyone — including members of the ruling family, it added.
The ministry said it also seeks to ensure justice and equality prevail in the implementation of the law, without any exceptions.
You may also like
Panic in Middle East as Israeli air strike blocks highway linking two major countries
Hyderabad police book Narsinghanand over remarks against Prophet Muhammad
PM Modi's Visit to Mumbai: City Traffic Police Issue Traffic Advisory Ahead of Metro Line 3 Inauguration
Blundering police apologise after family's beloved XL Bully put down due to 'admin error'