20 Indian executives face graft charges in Oman

[Edevelop]

New Delhi—Faced with graft charges, around 20 top Indian executives of 12 private firms have landed in a tight spot in Oman, prompting the Indian embassy to take up the matter with the government of the Arab country.

As many as 106 Indian nationals are lodged in the jails of Oman. But the high number of executives accused of corruption has given the Indian embassy in Oman the jitters. It has requested the Sultanate of Oman that due process of law be followed in these cases.

While some of the officials have already been convicted, others are on bail. Around 700,000 Indians are working in the Arab country.

Among the most high-profile cases of conviction so far features the three-year jail term awarded to Mohammed Ali, managing director of Galfar Engineering.

Besides, Galfar official Abdullmajeed Nushad was awarded a two-year jail term last month.

Eight Indian officials of an automobile company were found guilty in December.

Since 2011, Oman has been carrying out an anti-graft drive, which is seen by many as a reaction to the street protests against corruption after the Arab Spring.

Many officials are facing criminal charges of complicity in offering bribes in exchange for contracts, mostly related to infrastructure projects—HT

20 Indian executives face graft charges in Oman

 

[harpoon]

The point of the thread being??

 

[Levina]

Oye yaar some of the Indian nationals are jailed for minor offences like violation of immigration/visa rules, overstay, illegal entry, non-possession of valid travel documents and others.
And may ppl from south Asian countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh are put behind the bars for the same reason.
And about corruption well...I think we Indians better give away that habit.