Muscat – Oman’s Public Prosecution said it registered 193 money laundering cases in 2025, highlighting growing enforcement against financial crimes, with most suspects identified as foreign nationals.
Speaking at the Public Prosecution’s annual media briefing, Public Prosecutor His Excellency Nasser Al Sawai said 126 cases have been referred to court, while 18 cases remain under investigation and 49 cases have been archived following legal assessment.
An assistant public prosecutor and official spokesperson said statistics showed that foreign nationals accounted for the largest share of those accused in money laundering cases, reflecting the cross-border nature of such crimes.
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Authorities have seized funds totalling RO 100,000 as part of the investigations, the spokesperson added.
Al Sawai said the Public Prosecution continues to intensify scrutiny of financial transactions and coordination with relevant agencies to combat money laundering, stressing that cases are pursued based on evidence, financial tracing and due legal process.
