In brief
In a crackdown announced by Egypt’s Interior Ministry, two men—an unemployed laborer and a student—were detained for orchestrating a fraud scheme that involved posing as judges. The suspects staged counterfeit court videos on social media to convince victims they could secure housing from governmental agencies. Authorities seized forged judicial credentials, a firearm and recorded footage. Court staff and other collaborators were also interrogated. The case highlights the rise of judicial impersonation scams in the country.
The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of an unemployed worker from Giza and a Cairo student who were accused of forging judicial identities and using social media to lure victims into a housing‑fraud scheme.
Officials said the men staged fake courtroom scenarios and wore authentic judicial sashes to boost believability. A police investigation revealed a firearm, forged ID cards and video footage of the accused posing as a judge during mock trials.
Both suspects testified to forming a criminal gang that promised citizens access to state‑managed housing. The Ministry also detained court employees who allegedly assisted the plot and were questioned for their involvement.
The case unfolded when a victim reported being deceived by an individual claiming to be a judge. Subsequent police action led to the arrests and the seizure of evidence.
The suspects face an expedited criminal trial under the Egyptian legal system, and authorities warned of similar scams exploiting the public’s trust in the judiciary.
