Two Arrested in Al Dakhliyah for Attempting to Exchange Counterfeit Currency

Royal Oman Police foil fake currency attempt in Al Dakhliyah; legal proceedings are underway.

Publish date: Monday، 06 October 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Two Arrested in Al Dakhliyah for Attempting to Exchange Counterfeit Currency

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) in Al Dakhliyah Governorate have arrested two individuals accused of possessing and attempting to exchange counterfeit Omani currency.

According to ROP, the suspects were detained after trying to swap the fake notes for official currency at a local bank in the governorate. The quick response of the bank’s staff and the vigilance of law enforcement officers led to the prompt arrest of the individuals involved.

The incident underscores the ROP’s continued efforts to combat financial crimes and protect the integrity of the national currency. Legal actions against the two suspects are currently in progress, authorities confirmed.

The Royal Oman Police continue to urge citizens and residents to remain alert and report any suspicious financial activities to help maintain the country’s financial security.

قيادة شرطة محافظة الداخلية تلقي القبض على شخصين لحيازتهما عملات وطنية مزورة ومحاولة استبدالها بالعملات الرسمية عبر أحد البنوك المحلية، وتُستكمل الإجراءات القانونية بحقهما.#شرطة_عمان_السلطانية pic.twitter.com/wS9MtqU8LT
— شرطة عُمان السلطانية (@RoyalOmanPolice) October 6, 2025

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Two Arrested in Al Dakhliyah for Attempting to Exchange Counterfeit Currency

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