Two suspects undergo surgery to change fingerprints, arrested in Kuwait

Reuters Images

They were trying to conceal their identity to enter the country illegally

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

PHOTO

Two Asian men, who changed their fingerprints in a surgery, were recently arrested in Kuwait for entering the country illegally.

In an attempt to sidestep the Gulf country's rules, the duo underwent a procedure to modify their fingerprints and hide their identities, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI).

Little did they know, the authorities are equipped with advanced biometrics scanners. The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Maidan Hawalli Investigation Office, managed to retrieve their original biometric data.

They were then nabbed and referred to the authorities for legal action.

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.