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Man in traditional attire counting a stack of dirhams against the backdrop of Dubai street, illustrating professional begging schemes

9,000 Dirhams a Day: How Dubai Uncovered 'Professional' Begging Schemes

Incidents 08/09/2026, 18:06
🚨 SHOCK: A begging scheme with an income of $80,000 a month uncovered in Dubai! 👀 The focus is on a 2016 case when a special operation by the Dubai administration identified groups of 'professionals' entering the UAE on tourist visas. One of the detainees collected up to 9,000 dirhams a day! 💰 🔍 How it worked: ✅ Location selection: Mosque areas on Fridays and elite neighborhoods. ✅ Scripts: Imitation of illness and poverty. ✅ Organization: Clear distribution of roles within groups. ⚖️ Official stance: UAE authorities clarified that $80k is not the average figure, but a record for 'top' beggars. Nevertheless, begging is illegal. Foreigners face deportation and prison. 💡 Advice: Do not give money on the street! Help through official charitable foundations. #Dubai #UAE #News #Crime #Charity #DubaiLife
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Advisor explains patronage pension conditions to retiree at table with documents

Patronage Pensions: How Much the Pensioner Actually Receives and Whether the Subsidy Will Be Cancelled

Economy 08/02/2026, 06:37
"Patronage pensions" are now operational in Ukraine: you can now transfer money directly to pensioners. A lawyer explained that from a donation of 10,000 hryvnias, the pensioner will receive 7,000 in hand, while the state will take the remainder for the fund's needs. At the same time, such transfers are not taxed and do not affect the receipt of subsidies. 🇺🇦💰👵
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