Hyderabad woman alleges forced labor and unpaid wages in Oman after housemaid job recruitment

Shabnam claimed she had not been paid for more than three months. She also alleged that her employers kept her without a mobile phone for nearly 1.5 months.

A 26-year-old woman from Hyderabad has alleged that she was subjected to abuse, forced to work long hours and denied wages after travelling to Oman for a housemaid's job allegedly secured through false promises by a local recruitment agent.Urgent Appeal to Hon'ble Dr. @DrSJaishankar, Minister for External Affairs, Govt. of IndiaMrs. Shabnam Begum, a resident of Pahadi Shareef, Hyderabad, was allegedly lured to Muscat, Oman by a local agent with the promise of a housemaid job offering 200 Omani Riyals/month. After… pic.twitter.com/UNrKXbv3QS— Amjed Ullah Khan MBT (@amjedmbt) July 17, 2026 Shabnam Begum claimed she travelled to Muscat on March 26 after being assured employment as a domestic worker. However, instead of the promised job, she alleged she was made to work for 12 to 15 hours a day in multiple houses without receiving any salary for more than three months.In a self-recorded video sent to Majlis Bachao Tehreek leader Amjed Ullah Khan, Begum alleged that she was made to work "day and night", was denied access to a mobile phone for nearly one-and-a-half months, and was subjected to physical abuse. She further claimed she was not provided adequate food and accommodation during her stay.Unable to endure the alleged mistreatment, Begum said she escaped from her employer's residence and reached the Indian Embassy in Muscat. However, she claimed her passport had been taken away by the recruitment agents, preventing her from returning to India. In the video, she appealed for help and sought immediate intervention for her safe return.‘Main Mar Jaunga’: UP Man Stuck In Saudi Desert With Camel Cries For Help; Saudi Security Department Say Claims ‘Baseless’ – VIDEOSharing her appeal on social media, Amjed Ullah Khan alleged that the woman had been promised a monthly salary of 200 Omani riyals (approximately Rs 50,000) before leaving India. He urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to direct the Indian Embassy in Muscat to ensure her safety and facilitate her repatriation to Hyderabad. He also demanded strict action against the recruitment agent for allegedly sending her abroad under false assurances.Responding to the appeal, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said it had taken cognisance of the matter and that the case was being pursued at the appropriate levels.

A Hyderabad woman alleges forced labor and wage denial in Oman. She traveled for a housemaid job but faced poor conditions and no pay. The woman escaped and sought help from the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The embassy has acknowledged the matter and is investigating the situation. Officials are working to ensure her safety and arrange her return home.

Shabnam Begum said she traveled to Oman on March 26 after a local recruitment agent promised her a job as a housemaid.

Shabnam Begum said she traveled to Oman on March 26 after a local recruitment agent promised her a job as a housemaid.