MUSCAT: The Public Prosecution has warned that eavesdropping on, intercepting, recording, transmitting, broadcasting, or disclosing private conversations, communications, or audio and visual material without legal authorization constitutes a criminal offence under Oman’s cybercrime law.

According to the Public Prosecution, offenders may face imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to RO5,000, or either of these penalties.

The warning was issued under Article 36(1) of the Law on Combating Cybercrimes promulgated by Royal Decree No. 61/2026, which criminalises violations of privacy through the unauthorized interception, recording, transmission, broadcasting, or disclosure of conversations, communications, and audio or visual content.

The Public Prosecution urged individuals to respect the privacy of others and refrain from engaging in activities that violate the law, stressing that such offences carry serious legal consequences.