Expat women arrested in Muscat for public morals and residency violations

Oman Thursday 06/August/2026 14:19 PM
By: Times News Service
Expat women arrested in Muscat for public morals and residency violations

Muscat: A group of expat women were arrested for violating public morals, wearing indecent clothing, and breaching labor and foreigners' residency laws in Muscat Governorate, said the Royal Oman Police (ROP). 

ROP said in a statement: "A group of African and Asian women was arrested for violating public morals, wearing indecent clothing, and breaching labor and foreigners’ residency laws. The arrests were carried out by the Muscat Governorate Police Command. The legal procedures are being completed against them."