The police station received a report that a woman was heard screaming in a vehicle. After pursuing and stopping the vehicle, the victim was found with the defendants.
The victim stated that, after escaping from her sponsor in Muscat Governorate, she met Defendant 1 who asked her to work as a housemaid. Three months later, Defendant 1 took her under the pretext of improving her situation, and locked her in his bedroom for eight days. After, he handed her over to another individual who then handed her over to another individual in Dhank. The individual brought in men who engaged in sexual intercourse with her in exchange for a small sum of money. After, both defendants returned her to Muscat.
Both defendants have admitted to the charges made against them.
OmánThe lower court decided to refer the case to the Court of Appeal in order to punish the defendants in accordance with the two stipulations and descriptions outlined in the referral order and to deport them under Article 48 of the Penal Code.
The lower court decided to refer the case to the Court of Appeal in order to punish the defendants in accordance with the two stipulations and descriptions outlined in the referral order and to deport them under Article 48 of the Penal Code.
Royal Decree No 126/2008
2nd instance:
The Court of Appeal acquitted the defendants of human trafficking charges and referred the case to the primary court regarding the second and third charges.
Royal Decree No 126/2008
2nd instance:
The Court of Appeal acquitted the defendants of human trafficking charges and referred the case to the primary court regarding the second and third charges.
Ibri Criminal Court of Appeal
Human Trafficking Lawsuits From the Date of Issuance of the Law Until 21/08/2011 (received by e-mail from Christine Harper, TIP Officer at Post in Muscat on Dec. 31, 2011).
