Friday 05 / September / 2025
The number of suicides of expatriates in Oman dropped by more than 60 per cent last year compared to the year before.
In 2016, there were 28 suicide cases among expatriates, while in 2017 there were nine recorded cases.
“Suicide cases have to be referred to the Public Prosecution for several reasons. The body has to go for a forensic autopsy to know the reasons behind the suicide: if the person actually committed suicide or whether he/she was murdered.” - An official from the Public Prosecution told the Times of Oman
Public Prosecution data also revealed that in 2017, there were eight cases where suspects were found guilty of inciting others to commit suicide.
The figure includes two Omanis, four Bangladeshis, one Pakistani and one other person whose nationality was not disclosed.
