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Ramadan 2026: RAK Police apprehend 19 beggars; one found with Dh11,000
Similarly, Dubai Police arrested a beggar in a parking lot carrying Dh20,000, even as authorities warned residents about the risks of online and street begging
- PUBLISHED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5:08 PM UPDATED: Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5:29 PM
Ras Al Khaimah Police apprehend 19 beggars this Ramadan, including one man found with Dh11,000 in his possession, the authority announced on Friday (February 27).
In a post on social media platform X, the authority noted that this arrest is part of its anti-begging drive this Ramadan to "combat begging and assist those who deserve it".
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Similarly, Dubai Police have arrested 26 beggars of various nationalities during the first week of Ramadan as part of their annual anti-begging drive.
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The arrests were carried out by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Department of Suspects and Criminal Phenomena, in cooperation with police stations across the emirate, as part of the “Combat Begging” campaign launched by Dubai Police.
Dubai Police also arrested a beggar in a parking lot carrying Dh20,000, even as authorities warned residents about the risks of online and street begging, especially during Ramadan
The arrest was part of the ‘Combating Begging’ campaign, launched with strategic partners to raise public awareness and protect the nation’s civilised image by preventing begging-related crimes.
The police highlighted that Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes criminalises begging. Under Article 51 of the law, anyone who commits begging through information technology, whether by solicitation or any other method, faces imprisonment of up to three months and a fine of no less than Dh10,000, or either penalty.
Al Shamsi called on members of the public to report beggars by contacting the toll-free number 901, using the Police Eye service available on the Dubai Police smart application, or reporting cases through the official E-Crime platform.
The warning comes as part of the force's annual campaign, which aims to address both individual and organised begging, promote preventive measures, and strengthen community awareness of the importance of donating only through official channels.
