The Anti-Begging Unit of the Sharjah Police General Command has arrested an individual found in possession of Dh14,000(over a million Pakistani rupees), which he had gathered through begging in just three days.
According to Brigadier General Omar Al-Ghazal Al-Shamsi, Director of the Special Tasks Department and Head of the Beggars and Street Vendors Monitoring Team, begging is a negative social and security issue, with individuals exploiting public sympathy for quick and illegal financial gains.
How the Arrest Happened
A concerned citizen reported the beggar to the police after spotting him near a mosque, appealing to worshippers by claiming financial hardship. Upon arrival, police discovered that the suspect was residing in the country illegally and had amassed a large sum of money in just three days.
Anti-Begging Campaign in Sharjah
Brigadier Al-Shamsi emphasized that Sharjah Police continues its efforts to combat begging through its “Begging is a Crime, Giving is a Responsibility”campaign, launched at the beginning of Ramadan.
Key measures include:
Authorities have urged residents not to give money to beggars and to report any such incidents by calling the toll-free number 80040 or the call center at 901.
