Sharjah: Beggar Caught Near Mosque With Dh14,000 Earned In Just 3 Days

Sharjah Police arrested a beggar who managed to collect Dh14,000 in just three days. The arrest was carried out by the anti-begging team under the Special Tasks Department.

Law enforcement authorities across the UAE have been cracking down on this illegal activity since the start of Ramadan, conducting awareness programmes and making several arrests. Perpetrators have been warned of the consequences, including fines and jail terms .

Among those arrested by Sharjah Police was an Arab man who was reported by a community member begging near a mosque, claiming financial hardship. A police patrol was dispatched to the location and took him into custody. Investigations revealed that he was living in the country illegally and had accumulated Dh14,000 through begging in just three days.

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Dean Al Rakan Omar Ghazal Al Shamsi, director of the special tasks department and head of the beggars tracking team , emphasised that begging is a negative social phenomenon that poses security risks. He noted that many beggars exploit people's compassion to make quick and illegal incomes.

He also noted that Sharjah Police, through its awareness campaign "Begging is a crime, and giving is a responsibility," launched at the start of Ramadan , continue their efforts to combat this issue by increasing patrols to arrest beggars and street vendors. He pointed out that some individuals turn begging into a seasonal profession , particularly during the holy month.

Sharjah Police have urged community members not to respond to beggars and to report any cases by calling the toll-free number 80040 or the call center at 901.

In Dubai, 127 beggars were arrested in the first half of Ramadan, and more than Dh50,000 was seized in their possession. Dubai Police also arrested 375 street vendors in the first half of Ramadan for illegally selling food items and counterfeit goods in public areas, warning residents against buying from unlicensed vendors.

Police in Abu Dhabi have also warned the public against dealing with beggars during the holy month of Ramadan and urged residents to donate money only through proper and approved channels.

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