22-03-2025
Beggar caught using iPhone 16 pro max: Viral video from Turkey sparks outrage
ALBAWABA - A lady is seen begging while comfortably talking on what seems to be a high-end smartphone worth around 100,000 TL in a video that was taken in front of a posh hospital in Mardin. The video has gone popular on social media.
The lady is seen clutching and utilizing a high-end mobile device in the bystander-captured video, which has caused a lot of internet anger and reignited discussions over the legitimacy of street begging.
Observers were taken aback by the image, which also sparked debate about the hazy boundaries between legitimate need and taking advantage of public compassion. Users of social media swiftly responded, voicing their annoyance at what they see as the exploitation of goodwill for private gain.
Mardin'de bir dilenci, elinde iPhone 16 ile görüntülendi. Vatandaşlardan para isteyen şahsın son model telefon kullanması tepki çekti. Görüntüler sosyal medyada hızla yayılırken, 'Gerçek ihtiyaç sahipleri mağdur oluyor' yorumları yapıldı.#Dilenci #iPhone16 #Mardin — EN TV (@entvresmi) March 20, 2025
A similar incident earlier this month that had a guy begging while brandishing an iPhone 16 Pro Max also made waves on the internet. The public's reaction has been one of incredulity, rage, and mockery.
In a tweet that captured the feelings of many, one user expressed this frustration:
In addition to becoming viral, the film has reignited debates about public trust, social welfare control, and urban street begging laws.
Regarding the identification or behavior of the persons involved, authorities have not yet released an official statement.
