Beggars in the UAE face up to up to three months of detention and a fine of at least AED5,000, the public prosecution has highlighted.
As per Article 475 of Federal Decree Law No 31 of 2021 concerning crimes and penalties law, the penalty shall be handed down on “whoever is caught begging to obtain a physical or in-kind benefit by any form or means,” PP has tweeted.
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“The begging offence shall be considered an aggravating circumstance if the beggar is healthy and has an apparent source of living; if he/she pretends to be injured or have a permanent disability; pretends to do a service for third party; or uses any means of deception in order to influence others and appeal to their affection,” the law says.
