Over 10 expats arrested for violating Labour Law in Oman

Muscat: More than 10 expatriates have been arrested for violating the Labour Law in the Wilayat of Seeb, Muscat Governorate, the Ministry of Labour (MoL), said.

A statement issued online by the Ministry said: "In order to follow up on the expatriate workforce, and the extent of their commitment to the provisions of the Labour Law and in response to the circulating video regarding fish being sold by the expatriate workforce in the Wilayat of Seeb, the Ministry of Labour, represented by the Directorate General of Labour Welfare and in cooperation with the Municipality of Seeb, conducted an inspection campaign. 13 workers were arrested in violation of the provisions of the Labour Law, and the legal measures are being taken against the violators ."