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Egyptian tourist arrested in Oman for currency exchange fraud

The Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations has apprehended an Egyptian tourist in Muscat on charges of fraud against an Omani citizen.

TAS News Service

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Monday, April 7, 2025

MUSCAT : According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the individual is accused of enticing a local citizen to exchange dollars for Omani rials at a 50 percent discounted rate.

The ROP has confirmed that legal procedures are underway against the arrested tourist.

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