The Public Prosecution handled a total of 55,164 cases in 2025, marking a 19 per cent increase from 2024. Labour law violations topped the list with 22,309 cases, followed by cheque-related crimes (10,482 cases), and Foreigners' Residence Law violations (9,493 cases). The prosecution achieved a high case completion rate of 98.4 per cent.
The rise in cases reflects Oman's growing economy and increased legal activity. Factors contributing to this surge include economic diversification, stricter law enforcement, and greater awareness of legal rights. The Public Prosecution's efficiency and adoption of digital technologies have helped manage the increased workload.
The Public Prosecution's efforts to enhance transparency and accountability are notable and continued investment in the legal system is crucial to address evolving challenges.
Historically, Oman’s legal system has been rooted in the Basic Statute of the State, which serves as the country's constitution. As noted in authoritative legal texts, the Basic Statute guarantees the independence of the judiciary and prohibits torture and arbitrary detention.
In 2025, Muscat Governorate registered the highest volume of cases at 23,748, followed by Al Batinah North Governorate with 10,744, and Dhofar Governorate with 6,179.
In terms of reporting entities, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) was the primary source with 38,270 reports, followed by the Ministry of Labour with 9,198.
Regarding the proliferation of certain behaviours on social media deemed inconsistent with authentic Omani values, traditions, and public decorum, the Public Prosecutor has been emphasising the family's foundational role in safeguarding youth.
To this note, societal responsibility extends beyond official institutions, originating within the domain of familial oversight and sound upbringing, which serve as the primary defence against delinquency and criminal behaviour.
In this regard, prosecution records disclose a series of disquieting incidents, including cases of child harassment, multiple instances of verbal and physical aggression, and the exploitation of minors for begging or their transfer to third parties for exploitative purposes.
It is important to safeguard this vulnerable demographic to avoid yielding profound and enduring repercussions, potentially undermining societal cohesion and stability for decades to come.
As for money laundering, cases recorded in 2025 totalled 193. Of these, 18 are under active investigation, 126 have been formally referred to the judiciary, and 49 cases have been archived. To this effect, more needs to be done to prevent persistent escalation in fraud-related offences despite ongoing public warnings. This criminal activity rests upon the sale of false promises and the pursuit of illusory profits.
The Public Prosecution Department's own electronic services portal submitted 3,996 reports, and the Consumer Protection Authority filed 2,719 reports. The data highlighted that violations of the Labour Law constituted the most frequent offence, with 22,309 recorded crimes. This was followed by cheque bounce cases at 10,482, and breaches of the Foreigners' Residence Law at 9,493.
The department also processed 54,276 cases received through electronic channels, a 19.2 per cent increase from 2024, and achieved an 82 per cent score on the Government Digital Transformation Index, reflecting a 3 per cent year-on-year improvement. The Public Prosecution Department further detailed that judicial orders issued totalled 307,375, reflecting a 17.5 per cent increase from 2024.
In contrast, formal investigation records saw a 4.8 per cent decline, settling at 79,266. Demand for public inquiry services surged remarkably by 133.6 per cent, with an 89.5 per cent fulfilment rate. The aggregate number of court verdicts rose by 4.7 per cent to reach 22,423, comprising 19,176 enforced judgements and 3,247 judgements awaiting execution.
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