I need help
If you have been brought to Oman under false promises, and your conditions of work are very different from what you expected, you may be a victim of human trafficking.
Do any of these apply to you?
- My passport has been taken away
- My pay is much less than what I was promised in my contract
- I am being forced to work many more hours than what is stated in my contract without extra pay
- I am not allowed weekly days off and I am not compensated for working on my days off
- My employer tells me I owe them money for sponsoring me and my visa
- My employer claims I owe them a debt for accommodation, medical care, or food
- I owe my sponsor or recruitment agency a debt for bringing me into the country
- My employer has threatened me with deportation if I file a complaint with the Police or Ministry of Labour about my working conditions
- I am being molested or touched inappropriately by members of the household where I work
- My employer beats me
- I have been threatened with violence
- I am forced to have sex with men
- I want to stop working as a prostitute and go home but my boss will not allow me
If so, you may well be a victim of human trafficking.
And remember you are a victim, not a criminal.
The Royal Oman Police are ready to listen to you. They are trained to help people like you. They can protect you from employer. They can end your misery.
What should I do?
If you are allowed out by yourself, visit the local station of the Royal Oman Police and tell them what has happened to you. You can also ask a friend to contact them for you.
Calls are free. Officers speak Arabic and English.
If you cannot speak Arabic or English, ask someone who can to call for you.
What happens then?
The Royal Oman Police will investigate your case. They may take you to a special shelter for your safety and welfare. Support workers will make sure you’re safe and provide you with shelter, medical care, and other services you need as a victim. All services are free of charge at no cost to you.