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MoH official to be prosecuted

KUWAIT, Aug 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) announced on Wednesday that a senior official of the Ministry of Health was referred to the Public Prosecution on counterfeiting charges.

NAZAHA said in a statement the official was referred to the prosecution, as part of continuing efforts aimed at combating corruption and punishing those involved in it.
The authority added that it had started inspecting, collecting evidences and listening to witnesses on the case, affirming "there are serious proofs substantiating the suspicions" surrounding the accused official.
NAZAHA affirmed its readiness to receive any tip or information about suspected corruption cases or misappropriation with public funds and any other corruption offense. (end) amn.rk