Sharjah Police have arrested a beggar found in possession of Dh14,000, an amount he amassed in just three days by exploiting public sympathy. The amount is equal to over PKR 1 million.
Brigadier General Omar Al-Ghazal Al-Shamsi, Director of the Special Tasks Department and Head of the Beggars and Street Vendors Monitoring Team, stated that begging remains a concerning issue with both security and social implications. Many beggars manipulate people’s generosity to gain quick and illegal financial benefits.
According the Gulf New, the individual was reported by a concerned resident after he was seen begging near a mosque, claiming to be in financial distress. Upon police intervention, it was revealed that he was residing in the country illegally. Further investigation confirmed that he had collected the substantial sum within a short period.
Brigadier Al-Shamsi emphasized that Sharjah Police have intensified efforts against begging through their campaign, “Begging is a Crime, Giving is a Responsibility.” Launched at the start of Ramadan, the initiative involves deploying both military and civilian patrols to monitor and curb begging, which often spikes during the holy month.
Authorities have urged the public not to engage with beggars and to report any incidents by calling the toll-free number 80040 or the call center at 901.
#Beggar #Sharjah #arrested #Rs1m #days
Leave a Reply