Omani dies after encounter with fraudsters

Muscat: A mentally-challenged Omani died after three alleged fraudsters administered traditional methods to remove a "jinn" from his body, according to a release from the Royal Oman Police.

A jinn is a mythical being in Middle East folklore.

Stolen jewels

In other news, police have arrested an Asian for allegedly stealing jewellery worth 7000 Omani riyals from another Asian.