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37 expats arrested in Muscat for violating Oman’s labour and residency laws

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested 37 expatriates in Muscat Governorate for violating labour and foreign residency laws.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

MUSCAT – The arrested individuals include 30 women and seven men of Asian and African nationalities. The operation was carried out by the Police Command of Muscat Governorate in cooperation with the Al Seeb Special Police Task Unit.


ROP said legal procedures are currently being completed against the detainees in accordance with applicable laws.

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