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Oman arrests man linked to more than 60 online fraud cases

Dubai: Oman police have arrested an Arab national accused of involvement in more than 60 online fraud cases involving advertisements for goods, services and rental properties on social media. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said the suspect was arrested by the Muscat Governorate Police Command after allegedly using bank accounts and phone numbers belonging to people of the same nationality to carry…

Oman arrests man linked to more than 60 online fraud cases

Dubai: Oman police have apprehended an Arab man alleged to have orchestrated over 60 online fraud cases involving fraudulent advertisements for goods, services, and rental properties on social media platforms. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) disclosed that the suspect was apprehended by the Muscat Governorate Police Command, utilizing bank accounts and phone numbers belonging to fellow nationals for perpetrating the fraud.

According to police reports, the individual posted advertisements on social media platforms, luring victims with offers of goods, services, and rental properties. These victims subsequently made payments for services and items that were never legitimately provided. The ROP stated that their investigations have linked the suspect to more than 60 instances of online fraud. Legal proceedings against the suspect are currently underway, as per police statements.

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