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Foreign national arrested in cyber fraud operation

Oman Friday 11/July/2025 12:09 PM
By: Times News Service
Foreign national arrested in cyber fraud operation

Muscat: The Royal Oman Police has apprehended a Chinese tourist involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation in coordination with an international criminal organisation specialising in cross-border digital scams.

According to official sources, the suspect used advanced technological methods to infiltrate local residential network systems. Once inside, she allegedly created a fake parallel network that broadcasted deceptive messages to nearby mobile devices, aiming to manipulate users and carry out fraudulent activities.

This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of digital awareness. As the Royal Oman Police emphasized: "Your digital awareness is your first line of defense