Beggar with Dh40,000 on hand arrested in Dubai

The Dubai Police arrested a beggar who made Dh40,000 by taking advantage of residents' generosity during Ramadan. According to the authorities, the beggar was caught with the local and foreign money he had earned throughout the first few days of the holy month. Last week, the police stated that they detained 178 beggars between March 18 and the first day of Ramadan as part of their annual anti-begging campaign. Colonel Ahmed Al Adidi, acting director of Anti-infiltrators at the General Department of Criminal Investigation said that "There are people who attempt to justify their illegal behavior with their financial desperation.” Colonel Adidi also emphasized that begging is illegal and punishable under the Federal Law No. 9 of 2018 on Anti-begging. Furthermore, the UAE has dedicated official charitable entities and authorities to help the needy. During the holy month, the UAE sees an influx of beggars. Police authorities also advised the public to report beggars to the toll-free number 901 or via the Dubai Police app's Police Eye service. Some beggars even send e-mails or make social media posts asking residents for assistance. They post fake stories to elicit sympathy. Residents are urged to report such social media posts or e-mails to the police using the e-crime platform (www.ecrime.ae). BKM/ Expat Media
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