Jordanian man, charitably referred to as a 'beggar', along with his sponsor husband, finds himself in police custody, potentially facing expulsion from the country.
In a recent development, the West Abdullah Al-Mubarak Police Station, in collaboration with the Criminal Security Sector and the Public Security Sector, have arrested a Jordanian woman and her husband for begging in Al-Hajan.
The arrests were reported by Al-Rai daily, and the Ministry of Interior has taken legal measures to deport the couple from the country.
Begging in Jordan is treated as a criminal offense connected to trafficking crimes and public morals violations. The Amended Law on Trafficking Crimes in Jordan includes the crime of begging within its scope, aiming to protect victims and impose sanctions on offenders. The law establishes a fund for victims, indicating an emphasis on victim protection and support within the trafficking and begging context.
The Criminal Security Sector and Public Morals Protection and Combating Human Trafficking Department enforce these laws and conduct operations against begging, often arresting individuals involved and taking legal action against both beggars and sponsors or traffickers. In regional comparison, legal measures often include deportation of beggars and their sponsors, suggesting that Jordan’s enforcement might similarly target sponsors under related residency or labor laws.
The multi-faceted legal and regulatory framework against begging and associated sponsorship abuses in Jordan reflects a serious approach to combating begging as part of human trafficking and public morals offenses. This approach is evident in the arrests made in Al-Hajan, where the woman's sponsor was found to be her husband, also a Jordanian. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the woman's husband as well.
This incident underscores Jordan's commitment to eradicating the crime of begging and providing protection to its victims. The Ministry of Interior's actions demonstrate Jordan's dedication to upholding the law and ensuring the welfare of its citizens and residents.
In light of the arrests, it's worth noting that the Jordanian government is taking serious actions to combat begging, a crime linked to trafficking and violations of public morals. This incident, involving a Jordanian woman and her husband arrested by the West Abdullah Al-Mubarak Police Station, is a part of the ongoing efforts in the areas of general-news, politics, crime-and-justice, and public morals protection. The ministry's decision to deport the couple signifies the rigorous enforcement of laws against both beggars and their sponsors, as reported in the daily news.
