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Kuwaiti doctor in US arrested for poisoning girlfriend with abortion drug
An Ohio-based physician on H-1B visa has been arrested for allegedly administering abortion medication to his girlfriend without consent. The Kuwaiti national is also facing charges related to immigration fraud during his citizenship application.
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Law enforcement in Ohio has arrested a Kuwaiti-born doctor employed on an H-1B work visa following allegations that he poisoned his girlfriend with medication intended to terminate a pregnancy without her knowledge or consent. The physician, who worked in the state's medical sector, allegedly administered the drug to the woman in what authorities describe as a deliberate attempt to end her pregnancy against her wishes. The case has drawn attention to serious criminal conduct involving reproductive coercion and medical ethics violations. In addition to criminal charges related to the alleged poisoning, investigators have identified discrepancies in the physician's Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) submitted during his bid to obtain US citizenship. Federal authorities are examining whether the applicant provided false information or concealed material facts during the naturalization process. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement agencies coordinate on both the criminal matter and the immigration fraud allegations. The case underscores vulnerabilities in visa sponsorship oversight and the importance of thorough background verification during citizenship applications.