MUSCAT: The Public Prosecution (PP) has reminded government employees that taking a bribe is a crime and can lead to three years of imprisonment and a fine of OMR 3,000.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, PP said: “Obtaining unduly profit or attempting to obtain unduly profit or interest from a job duty by a public servant either for himself or for another or based on information obtained because of his job is an offense punishable by three years of imprisonment and a fine of OMR 3,000.”
On Tuesday, PP reminded government employees that misappropriation of public funds will invite five years of imprisonment and fine.
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