Tehran - A beggar arrested in Iran on Wednesday had millions of rials (thousands of dollars) in his pockets and a great deal more in two bank accounts, an official said.
The unidentified 64-year-old, a former street vendor, was stopped by a police patrol cracking down on beggars in Bukan, an official in the north-western city was quoted as saying by IRNA news agency.
Upon searching him, they found he had 110 million rials (about $3 300) in his pockets.
And subsequent investigation showed he had two bank accounts with another $47 550 in them.
No details were given on how the man had managed to amass such a sum of money, which was confiscated and will be used to finance a community social welfare centre.
Last month, President Hassan Rouhani ordered police to clear the streets of beggars and to identify the criminal networks behind some of them. SOURCE: Sapa-AFP
The unidentified 64-year-old, a former street vendor, was stopped by a police patrol cracking down on beggars in Bukan, an official in the north-western city was quoted as saying by IRNA news agency.
Upon searching him, they found he had 110 million rials (about $3 300) in his pockets.
 |
| BEGGARS BELIEF: Beggar found with wads of cash, two bank accounts |
No details were given on how the man had managed to amass such a sum of money, which was confiscated and will be used to finance a community social welfare centre.
Last month, President Hassan Rouhani ordered police to clear the streets of beggars and to identify the criminal networks behind some of them. SOURCE: Sapa-AFP
