In one of the most talked-about cases in recent weeks, the Economic Court in Tanta has scheduled the verdict in the case of secretly filming women inside a well-known gym in El-Mahalla El-Kubra for **August 28**, following the hearings of the defendants, their lawyers, and the prosecution.
The case began when a woman filed a complaint after her daughter discovered a surveillance camera installed in the **women’s changing room**. The discovery sparked outrage among gym-goers and prompted authorities to immediately inspect the site and interrogate those responsible.
During the court session, the defendants were confronted with several charges, including **violation of privacy**, **breach of family and societal values**, **installation of unauthorized surveillance equipment**, and **operating a sports facility without a proper license**. The case file also includes a direct accusation of placing cameras inside bathrooms and changing areas — a grave violation of the privacy of female gym members.
In their defense, the accused denied any intent to invade the women’s privacy, claiming that the cameras were meant to prevent theft and were allegedly turned off during times when women were present. They argued that the incident stemmed from **administrative negligence** rather than a deliberate act.
Earlier, the prosecution had ordered **two gym officials to be detained for four days** pending investigation. Forensic experts were tasked with reviewing footage and checking how the surveillance system operated — including what was recorded, for how long, and who had access to the recordings.
Families of the victims and the wider public now await the **August ruling**, as this case has become a critical example in the fight to protect **personal privacy**, especially in female-only spaces where security and trust must be absolute.
