Muscat – The General Department of Criminal Investigations and Research in Oman has successfully apprehended six individuals of Asian descent, who were engaged in impersonation activities as bank employees. These suspects are accused of enticing customers into divulging their personal and banking information under the guise of data updates, subsequently exploiting this trust to commit fraud and unauthorized transactions from the victims' bank accounts.
The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued a stern warning to the public, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vigilance and refraining from engaging with unsolicited calls or sharing any personal or banking information with unfamiliar entities.
In a concurrent incident, the Coast Guard Police Command has seized a vessel transporting three individuals of Arab nationality, who were attempting to transport over 75 kilograms of illicit substances, including crystal meth, heroin, and hashish. The Royal Oman Police has assured the public that legal actions are being initiated in response to this matter.
