Crime in Oman

[3] The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) describes the law and order situation in Oman as "generally good".

[5] Oman is a destination point for men and women mainly from South Asian nations like Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan who migrate willingly, but some of whom become victims of trafficking when subjected to conditions of involuntary servitude as domestic workers and laborers.

Mistreatment includes non-payment of wages, restrictions on movement and withholding of passports, threats, and physical or sexual abuse.

Oman is also a destination point for women trafficked from Asia, Eastern Europe and North Africa for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.

[6] The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of the Government of Australia and the FCO reported there are incidents where individuals presenting themselves as employees of the Ministry of Health have called private houses offering vaccinations against avian influenza (commonly known as Bird flu).

[8] Uncovered Al-Qaeda and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reports also make no reference to any successful recruitment in Oman.