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In a video that was tweeted earlier today, the authority said that they will be stringent punishment for those begging for personal or material gain
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the crackdown on beggars in the country intensifies.
The UAE Public Prosecution has reminded residents of the penalty for those caught begging for alms.
In a video that was tweeted earlier today, the authority said that there will be stringent punishments for this crime.
According to Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, any beggar that falls under these categories will be strictly penalised:
Beggars could face up to three months in prison and will be fined at least Dh5,000.
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