{
  "id": 4648649,
  "title": "Kuwait refers 71 suspects to criminal court over major farm and livestock corruption scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kuwait-refers-71-suspects-to-criminal-court-over-major-farm-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:15:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-refers-71-suspects-to-criminal-court-over-major-farm-and-livestock-corruption-scheme-1.500658193"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuwait's Public Prosecution has referred 71 individuals to the Criminal Court over an alleged corruption scheme involving the allocation of farms and livestock holdings, according to sources. The investigation, case No. 153 of 2026, was initiated after the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources reported suspicions of corruption in the procedures for distributing agricultural assets. The accused include public-sector employees in various positions, as well as owners of 28 commercial companies and other individuals suspected of involvement in the scheme. Prosecutors allege that some public employees abused their authority and performed duties beyond their scope, driven by personal gain. The investigation aims to protect public funds, uphold the rule of law, and restore public trust in the system. The 71 defendants will now face trial in the Criminal Court.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Kuwait’s Public Prosecution has referred 71 people to the Criminal Court over an alleged scheme to manipulate the allocation of farms and livestock holdings for personal gain, in a case involving public employees and company owners. The Public Prosecution said it had opened an investigation into the case, No. 153 of 2026, after receiving a report from the Public Authority for Agriculture…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}