Four Expats Arrested for Currency Fraud in Oman
- Publish date: Thursday، 15 May 2025
Four Egyptian nationals have been arrested in Oman for allegedly scamming people in a fake currency exchange scheme, according to a statement from the Royal Oman Police (ROP).
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The ROP revealed that the suspects targeted individuals by offering to exchange counterfeit foreign currency for legal Omani money at appealing rates. Victims were convinced by the attractive offers and handed over their money, only to be left with nothing in return.
In their official statement, ROP said: "The General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations arrested four Egyptian nationals after they defrauded several people by promoting the exchange of counterfeit foreign currency for legal currency at attractive prices, and seizing all the money they had in their possession during the exchange process."
The police are urging the public to be cautious when dealing with unofficial money exchangers or strangers offering deals that seem too good to be true.
Investigations are ongoing, and the ROP confirmed that legal action will be taken against the suspects.
How to Stay Safe from Currency Scams
- Always use licensed money exchange services.
- Be wary of anyone offering unusually high exchange rates.
- Report suspicious activity to the police immediately.
Stay alert, and always double-check before handing over your cash.
