The stereotype of the beggar has changed greatly. That person is no longer shabby or claiming disability and disease, who is usually located near places of worship or shopping centers and public places, to appeal to people with emotional statements.
Despite the problems caused by the traditional beggar, and its negative impact on the civilized appearance, his new image is more dangerous, as he has become modern in turn, like many models that have changed by virtue of technical development, he manages his activity digitally via the Internet and social media platforms, for himself or for other parties. Anonymous, the donor knows nothing about it!
In this regard, it is important to understand the different dimensions of this phenomenon before one of us becomes emotionally and humanely swept away and responds to an unknown call from people he does not know claiming illness or launching a fundraising campaign for children in a community, or to support a particular group, marketing their calls in an attractive way based on images that provoke Empaths usually focus on children, and they put bank account numbers to transfer money to them.
There is no doubt that the donor’s goal of assistance is noble, and reflects an authentic human value, especially if he decides to take a difficult step such as transferring money, as giving money to a beggar standing in the street is an easy and inherited behavior, unlike the adventure using a credit card in providing assistance or transferring money electronically To an unknown destination that the donor knows nothing about!
In light of his constant keeping up with all the new manifestations and behaviors, the UAE legislator drew attention to these practices, and addressed electronic begging under an explicit title in full article No. 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 regarding combating rumors and cybercrime, which states that it is punishable by imprisonment. For a period not exceeding three months and a fine of no less than ten thousand dirhams, or one of these two penalties, whoever commits the crime of beggary using information technology means through begging or in any form or means.
The same penalty is imposed on anyone who uses information technology means to request assistance from federal or local government agencies or one of their officials in an offensive manner or contrary to the truth.
Article 46 of the same law stipulates that whoever establishes or manages a website to collect donations without a license shall be punished with a fine of no less than two hundred thousand dirhams and not more than five hundred thousand dirhams.
Far and near realize the humanitarian role of the UAE in various parts of the world, and its support for the needy without discrimination, so it has designated official channels to receive donations to ensure that they reach the most needy groups, and to protect society from the dangers of offspring in all its forms, and as it took the initiative to criminalize its electronic form, we must pay attention We are well aware of the dangers of responding to these calls so that we do not get involved – in good faith – in helping evil people.
Arbitrator and legal advisor
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