MUSCAT : The South Al Batinah Governorate Police Command has arrested five citizens accused of luring, kidnapping, and blackmailing a man in the Wilayat of Barka after posing as a woman online.
According to the Royal Oman Police, the suspects contacted the victim through messaging platforms while impersonating a woman. After gaining his trust, they persuaded him to travel to Barka, where they ambushed him using multiple vehicles.
The victim was forcibly taken to a private residence, where he was held against his will. Legal procedures are currently underway to prosecute the suspects.
Read More
- Oman, Portugal stress political solutions over regional escalation
- Inside Muscat’s new youth initiative to turn young minds into leaders
- Oman expands coral reef restoration to protect marine biodiversity
- Illegal fishing boats seized in Muscat
- Oman mandates pre-arrival medical exams for Filipino workers from May 18
For all the latest news from Oman and GCC, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
