MUSCAT – Oman’s Court of Appeal in Sohar has upheld a conviction against Manar bint Saleh bin Marhoon (Omani nationality) for her involvement in a money laundering scheme, sentencing her to six months in prison, a fine of RO 5,000, and the confiscation of illicit funds transferred through her bank account.

The Public Prosecution said investigations revealed the defendant knowingly received funds of illegal origin in collaboration with an unknown party. The money was transferred into her bank account under false pretenses and later converted into digital currencies before being moved abroad.

Authorities noted the scheme involved fraud and misuse of banking data, as well as attempts to disguise the true nature and source of the money. The court also ordered the publication of the verdict and obliged the defendant to pay court fees.

The Public Prosecution reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing cases of financial crime and warned against engaging in fraudulent transactions or attempts to launder illicit funds.