Penal Code Expands Bribery Laws
The Omani Penal Code has added a new chapter that criminalizes bribery in the private sector, in accordance with Royal Decree No. 66/2026, which was published in the Official Gazette. The penalties have been expanded to include longer imprisonment terms of up to three or five years and fines at least equal to the amount promised. The scope of sanctions now also covers the briber and mediator if they fail to report or confess before the crime is discovered. Additionally, the law specifies the categories of institutions covered and emphasizes that the sanctions do not apply to government employees or those entirely owned by the government.
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