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19 March 2024

Woman arrested in Naif for prostitution

General view of traffic at Naif road in Dubai. (Xavier Wilson)

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By Eman Al Baik

A 26-year-old Ugandan woman has been accused of prostitution, the Dubai Criminal Court heard.

On March 3, policemen spotted the woman stopping several pedestrians in Naif area. After investigating the situation, it was found out that she offering her services against Dh50.

The woman was arrested and when asked about her identity she presented a Ugandan passport belonging to someone else.

"The picture on the passport which carried the name Nagitta Aisha was not hers," testified second Lieutenant Turky Faisal.

After taking her finger prints, it was found out that her real name was SN.

It was also found out that she was previously deported from the country and had re-entered illegally.

Dubai Prosecution asked the court to award the accused stiffest penalty.

The woman admitted to practicing prostitution and the court will give sentence on July 14.