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Six convicted, fines imposed, and deportations ordered for producing fake engine coolant in Oman

The Primary Court in Barka has handed down a strong verdict against a commercial establishment operating in the import and export sector.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

MUSCAT : The case, brought forward by the Consumer Protection Authority in Barka, revealed that the company was producing fake engine coolant by mixing water with coloring agents, then packaging it in various plastic containers with falsified product information, including fabricated production and expiry dates.

Following an investigation, the Public Prosecution charged six individuals with two misdemeanors:

Trading in goods that fail to meet health and safety standards without a proper license

Selling counterfeit products

The court ruled:

A fine of RO 100 for the first offense

A fine of RO 2,000 for the second offense, of which OMR 500 will be enforced, with the rest suspended

Permanent deportation for some of the convicted individuals after serving their sentences

Confiscation of all seized materials used in the crime

Suspension of the company’s operations

The ruling comes under the Consumer Protection Law (Royal Decree No. 66/2014) and its executive regulations.

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