The Cairo Court of Appeal has scheduled September 12 to consider a request to recuse the judicial panel handling the trial of a man accused of impersonating a judge.
The case involves allegations including judge impersonation, fraud, possession of a weapon and unlawfully interfering with a public position.
Trial Postponed Over Recusal Request
The Ain Shams Misdemeanor Court, convening at the Heliopolis Courts Complex, had postponed the defendant’s trial to allow procedures related to the request to recuse the court.
The case follows investigations into photographs and videos circulated on social media that allegedly showed the defendant presenting himself as a judicial official.
Investigation Into Alleged Judge Impersonation
According to the Public Prosecution’s investigations, authorities detected videos posted on social media that allegedly involved impersonating a judicial figure and using that appearance to publish unlawful content.
Investigators determined that the incident dated back to 2025 and began the necessary legal procedures to establish the circumstances surrounding the case.
Defendant Allegedly Filmed Inside a Court
Investigations reportedly found that the defendant deliberately took photographs and recorded videos inside a court while wearing a judicial sash.
The materials were then allegedly published on social media in an attempt to convince victims that he held a judicial position.
According to the investigation, he allegedly used this appearance to approach citizens and obtain money by claiming that he could complete procedures related to the allocation of residential units.
Defendant’s Reported Statements
During questioning, the defendant reportedly admitted that he filmed the material inside the court to make his claims appear credible.
Investigators said he relied on his judicial appearance to convince citizens that he could help them complete certain procedures in exchange for money.
Mobile Phones Examined
An examination of two mobile phones seized from the defendant reportedly uncovered the photographs and videos relevant to the investigation.
Several court employees also appeared in some of the footage, prompting investigators to question them about their involvement and knowledge of the defendant.
Court Employees Deny Knowing His Real Identity
The employees confirmed that they appeared in the footage but denied knowing the defendant’s alleged activities or participating in any unlawful conduct.
They reportedly explained that the defendant had told them he worked for a judicial authority, which led them to treat him as an employee of a judicial institution.
September 12 Hearing
The Cairo Court of Appeal has scheduled September 12 to consider the request to recuse the trial panel.
The judicial proceedings will continue in accordance with the decisions of the competent authorities, including the outcome of the recusal request and the subsequent consideration of the allegations against the defendant.
When will the recusal request be considered?
The Cairo Court of Appeal scheduled a hearing for September 12.
What allegations does the defendant face?
The allegations include judge impersonation, fraud, weapon possession and interference with a public position.
When did the incident reportedly occur?
The investigation stated that the incident dates back to 2025.
How did the defendant allegedly use the judicial appearance?
He allegedly filmed himself inside a court wearing a judicial sash and published the material to make people believe he held a judicial position.
What did the phone examination reveal?
Investigators reportedly found the photographs and videos under investigation, including footage showing several court employees.
