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Six expats arrested in Oman for RO 200,000 social media fraud and extortion

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has notified the arrest of six individuals of Arab nationality in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate for their involvement in a social media fraud and extortion case.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

MUSCAT – According to the ROP, the suspects impersonated a woman and deceived a victim into believing he was in a romantic relationship with her.


They then blackmailed the victim to pay sums of money exceeding RO 200,000, claiming that the woman was being abused by her family.


Legal procedures are currently underway against the arrested individuals

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