Lawyer Ismail Dashti confirmed that the charges are still under legal review and no judgment or conviction decision has been issued. He stated that the defense team possesses evidence supporting Dr. Kholoud and her husband's position, proving their innocence of all allegations. Dashti added that reports of Dr. Kholoud and her husband's conviction are inaccurate and not based on final judicial decisions. Dr. Kholoud's lawyer explained that the circulating charges, including drug use and money laundering suspicions, have not been finalized and are still under investigation. He added that the defense team will present all evidence and documents proving the accusations are unfounded during upcoming sessions. Dashti clarified that there is a legal possibility to amend or reclassify the charges during the investigation, which could support his clients' position, emphasizing that the case remains open on several legal tracks and has not been finally concluded. Dashti warned against spreading or publishing unverified or false information related to the case, stating that any individual or entity sharing incorrect information may face legal liability for potential defamation and reputational harm before any court rulings. The news circulated on Kuwaiti social media platforms and several news sites, reporting the arrest of popular Kuwaiti content creator Dr. Kholoud and her husband Amin Gbash upon their arrival at Kuwait International Airport and their transfer to specialized investigation authorities. Dashti confirmed that this evidence will be presented in upcoming sessions before relevant investigation and judicial bodies. The lawyer revealed that the upcoming period will see sessions to extend the detention, alongside a hearing set in the criminal court, explaining these are part of the case's standard legal procedure. The news came amid renewed discussion about a case involving some Kuwaiti social media celebrities, sparking widespread debate among users. According to reports from unofficial accounts and celebrity news pages, Dr. Kholoud and her husband were accused of money laundering, possessing undisclosed large sums upon entry, and possessing psychotropic substances. Some accounts shared additional details about the charges, suggesting the case might relate to previous files involving social media personalities, though this information remained in the realm of rumors without official confirmation. Ismail Dashti, Dr. Kholoud's lawyer, announced a decision to detain his client and her husband for 21 days pending ongoing investigations, clarifying this is part of preliminary proceedings and in no way constitutes a conviction or proof of their involvement in the alleged charges. Dashti confirmed in an audio recording for ET Arabic that pretrial detention is a standard legal procedure in such cases, aimed at completing investigations and gathering information, stressing that the decision does not imply the charges are confirmed or finalized.
