Two Omanis were arrested for spreading rumours, in breach of the law on telecommunications, according to Shabiba newspaper.
The two suspects posted hoax warnings and video recordings on their WhatsApp accounts in which they claimed a terrifying creature is sparking panic among people and haunting the village of Al Dariz in Ebri governorate.
The suspects who confessed to posting the “monster” videos for fun were referred to judicial authorities to face charges.