Muscat, Feb 2, 2026 (GDM) — Oman’s Public Prosecution Department reported receiving 55,164 cases in 2025, marking a 19 percent rise from the previous year, and achieving a 98.4 percent completion rate.
The total comprised 52,553 misdemeanours, 2,593 felonies, and 18 other proceedings, reflecting a 13.7 percent increase in felonies and 19.6 percent rise in misdemeanours. The number of formally accused individuals reached 73,391, up 24.7 percent from 2024, with 89.2 percent male, 1.6 percent juveniles, and 47.5 percent foreign nationals.
According to Oman News Agency (ONA), Muscat Governorate registered the highest case volume at 23,748, followed by North Al Batinah (10,744) and Dhofar (6,179). The Royal Oman Police submitted 38,270 reports, the Ministry of Labour 9,198, the Public Prosecution’s portal 3,996, and the Consumer Protection Authority 2,719.
Labour law violations were the most frequent offence with 22,309 cases, followed by check fraud (10,482) and breaches of the Foreigners’ Residence Law (9,493). Electronic case submissions reached 54,276, a 19.2 percent increase from 2024, and the department scored 82 percent on the Government Digital Transformation Index.
Judicial orders issued totalled 307,375, a 17.5 percent rise, while formal investigation records declined 4.8 percent to 79,266. Public inquiry service requests surged 133.6 percent, with an 89.5 percent fulfillment rate. Court verdicts rose 4.7 percent to 22,423, including 19,176 enforced judgments.
Addressing the Al Aemrat family case, Public Prosecutor Nasr bin Khamis Al Sawaei confirmed no person or entity was found responsible. He also highlighted the appointment of 73 trained investigators for juvenile cases and stressed the role of families in preventing youth delinquency, warning that failure to protect minors could have long-term societal consequences.
Money laundering cases reached 193, with 126 referred to the judiciary, 18 under investigation, and 49 archived. Fraud offences continued to rise despite public warnings. Assistant Public Prosecutor Dr. Rashid bin Obaid Al Kaabi said pre-trial detention is used only when necessary to preserve judicial integrity and noted that most cases of begging involved foreign nationals, with confiscated funds amounting to RO 100,000.
