Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 731

The offence of using influence. Its two forms: requesting a promise or gift on the pretext that it is a bribe for a public official, with the intention of retaining it. Or to use real or purported influence to obtain or attempt to obtain an advantage from a public authority. - Invoking influence does not require the use of fraudulent means. - Mere lying establishes the pretence. The existence of both matters. Establishes the offence of fraud alongside trading in influence.