Lebanese woman faces deportation from Kuwait over forged degree for driver's license

A Lebanese woman in Kuwait is facing deportation proceedings after authorities uncovered an alleged forged university degree she used to meet requirements for a driving license. The woman, in her 30s, was referred to the Deportation Department after investigators found the certificate was allegedly forged years ago.

The case began with a confidential tip, leading detectives to investigate her educational credentials and employment status. The woman reportedly confessed to using the fake qualification because her high school diploma did not meet the university degree requirement for a license. She claims she paid $1,200 to a contact in Lebanon to arrange the forged degree.

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She told investigators that she had resorted to the fake qualification because she held only a high school diploma and did not meet the university degree requirement for obtaining a driving license.

She allegedly used the fraudulent certificate not only for the driving license but also to facilitate a change in her employment status. Authorities are continuing their investigation, with further legal action anticipated. This incident underscores Kuwait's increasing scrutiny of expatriates' educational qualifications, particularly when changing professions or jobs. Electronic links between government agencies are now regularly used to cross-check data and detect document forgery.

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She allegedly paid $1,200 for the forged certificate and later used it to satisfy the licensing requirement and facilitate a change in her employment status.