Forty eight men were also arrested. The statement added the defendants will be charged with infiltration, Labour and Foreigners Residency Law violations, fraud, prostitution and human trafficking. The case has been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation and trial. In November, , as part of a clampdown on prostitution, Oman tightened restrictions on granting tourist visas for women from Southeast Asia. The decision came after police noticed an increase in prostitution activities by women from specific countries entering Oman on tourist visas.
Immigration now requires a round-trip ticket and a booking reservation at a four-star hotel. The number of days granted has been decreased from 30 to only 10 days. The woman visitor will also have to be away from the country for at least a month before reapplying for another visa. Hundreds of Southeast Asian women were arrested for prostitution in In September, , 21 Thai women, who were forced into prostitution, were rescued following a raid on a flat in Al Khuwair district of Muscat by Omani and Thai police.
Three Thai nationals who were running the brothel were also arrested. Thai officials flew to Muscat to free the women in coordination with Omani police. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. Saturday, December 14, Gulf Oman. All Sections. The Morning and Evening Brief.
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