Police arrest 12 accused of exploiting children for begging in Giza

Egyptian police have arrested 12 people in Giza on suspicion of exploiting children by making them beg and solicit money from passers-by.

The group comprised 11 men and one woman. Police said 11 of those arrested had prior criminal records.

The arrests were carried out by the General Department of Juvenile Welfare Investigations, part of the Specialized Police Sector.

Authorities described the suspects as an organized group involved in exploiting minors. The brief account did not specify how many children were involved or provide details about their circumstances.