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Two Egyptian expats arrested in Muscat for social media rental scam

The Muscat Governorate Police Command at the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested two individuals of Egyptian nationality for posting fake rental advertisements on social media platforms and marketing applications.

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Monday, July 14, 2025

MUSCAT – In a statement issued, the ROP stated that the arrested individuals promoted residential, commercial, and entertainment properties at unrealistically low prices to lure victims.

They then requested bank transfers as down payments to confirm reservations, using fake identities and contact details belonging to other individuals to conceal their tracks and evade law enforcement.
The ROP confirmed that legal procedures are being completed against them

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