2 Bahraini fugitives arrested in Kuwait

Two Bahraini fugitives were arrested in Kuwait by the Interpol, Tribune learnt. The duo have been wanted in connection with security cases registered in 2011, but they managed to flee the Kingdom, sources said.

The first is said to have crossdressed to impersonate his sister, whose ID was used to flee the Kingdom. The second man allegedly used his cousin’s ID card as he had facial similarities with the accused. Both made their way to Kuwait at different points of time. From Kuwait, they went to the UAE.

“While returning from the UAE to Kuwait, they showed their original IDs and were arrested instantly as an Interpol arrest warrant was in place,” police sources said.