Those found trafficking in persons or aiding the same through the internet will be imprisoned for a period of up to 15 years and face a fine of OMR 150,000. Anyone who uses the internet or other means of information technology with this intent will be caught and punished.

A statement issued online by Public Prosecution said: "Creating a website or publishing information on the internet or means of information technology with the intent to trafficking in persons or facilitating dealing with the same is an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period of up to 15 years and a fine that goes up to OMR 150,000."

SOURCE: TIMESOFOMAN