Dubai Police Arrest Beggar Carrying Dh20,000; Officials Caution Against Street Begging During Ramadan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As Ramadan arrived, begging is taking place covertly, despite the ‘Combating Begging campaign’ launched to raise public awareness and protect the nation’s civilized image by preventing begging-related crimes.
Dubai police recently arrested a beggar in a parking lot carrying Dh20,000. The beggar allegedly targeted luxury car owners in parking lots and at traffic lights, by pleading for sympathy, claiming to be in desperate need of food and funds, Khaleej Times reported.
The incident occurred after authorities warned residents about the risks of online and street begging, especially during Ramadan.
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Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspicious Persons and Criminal Phenomena Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, said that the beggars often use fabricated stories and tactics to exploit people at mosque entrances, hospitals, clinics, markets, and streets.
Al Shamsi warned the people against showing sympathy or giving money to beggars, advising them not to be deceived by tricks. He added, instead, people can do charity through charitable organizations, adding that individuals falsely claiming to justify begging is an illegal act punishable under federal anti-begging laws.
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The Dubai police have warned residents against suspicious online begging too, including donation appeals circulating on websites and social media platforms.
