Palestinian police arrest beggar found driving $163,500 Range Rover

Jerusalem: Palestinian police have arrested a beggar and his wife in the town of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, after officers found them travelling in a luxury Range Rover valued at more than 500,000 shekels (about $163,500).

Police spokesman Brig Gen Loay Erziqat said preliminary investigations found that the suspect also owned a gold-plated iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising further questions about the source of his assets.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether the suspect owns additional properties, bank accounts or other assets as part of efforts to establish the full extent of his movable and immovable wealth, Erziqat said.

Police said the suspect, his wife and the seized items had been taken into custody and referred to the competent authorities to complete legal proceedings.