Citizen arrested for rental fraud in Muscat

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has announced the arrest of an individual for defrauding a group of people by publishing fake advertisements offering homes, apartments, and rest houses for rent in various governorates.

In a statement, the ROP said: "Muscat Governorate Police Command arrested a citizen for defrauding a group of individuals by publishing fake advertisements offering homes, apartments, and rest houses for rent in various governorates. He then received bank transfers from beneficiaries as down payments to confirm reservations. Legal procedures are being completed."