MUSCAT: The Department of Criminal Investigation, led by the Muscat Governorate Police, arrested three Asian nationals on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking, according to the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The source said that the accused kidnapped a woman of Asian nationality from the Al Khoudh area in Al Seeb and took her to a flat in Al Hamriya area. Police arrived at the victim’s place of residence, which was run by the accused for prostitution. The police arrested three defendants and released the victim and another woman who was forced into prostitution.
The investigation is ongoing and the case has been referred to the prosecution for legal proceedings.
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