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Beggars in Sharjah are making as much as 367 dirhams per hour (approximately 28,000 PKR), according to an undercover police experiment conducted by the UAE authorities.
During the test, an officer disguised as a beggar collected this amount within just one hour, exposing how individuals exploit public generosity, especially during Ramadan.
Sharjah Police released video footage showing a man receiving money from passersby, reinforcing their warning against giving cash to beggars. Instead, officials urged people to support legitimate charity organizations.
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In other news, Dubai Police arrested 33 beggars in the first 10 days of Ramadan as part of their “Aware Society, Beggar-Free City” campaign.
Authorities reminded residents that begging is illegal in the UAE, with fines of up to 5,000 dirhams and three months in jail. Organizers of begging networks face harsher six-month sentences and fines up to 100,000 dirhams.
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The UAE government continues to crack down on illegal fundraising and begging networks, with penalties reaching 500,000 dirhams for unauthorized charity collections.
Authorities urged residents to report beggars by calling 80040 or 901.
