Sharjah charity clears 89 prisoners' debts worth Dh2.8 million

Sharjah - Novel initiative, called ‘financial relief from distress’ helps to ensure familial and social stability in Sharjah

The Sharjah Charity Association (SCA) coordinated with the Sharjah Police and paid Dh2.8 million (m) to help settle debts of 89 inmates from various nationalities.

The humanitarian gesture is part of an initiative called “financial relief from distress”, which is aimed at ensuring familial and social stability in the emirate.

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The initiative ensured the release of 89 inmates, who were languishing in Sharjah’s jails and correctional centres because of their financial liabilities.

Fortunately, the SCA authorities came forward and settled the inmates’ dues with banks, financial companies, individuals, realty firms, landlords, rightful claimants etc.