Egypt Police Arrest Ride-Hailing Driver and Three Men in Two Harassment Cases

Egypt's Ministry of Interior has solved two harassment incidents shared on social media, arresting a ride-hailing driver in Cairo and three suspects in Hurghada.

  Sat , July 25 2026 / 06:25 PM Updated At: 2026-07-25 18:26:21

Egypt's Ministry of Interior has uncovered the circumstances surrounding two harassment incidents that circulated on social media, leading to the arrest of a ride-hailing driver in Cairo and three suspects in Hurghada.

Ride-Hailing Driver Arrested in Cairo

Police said a woman filed a report alleging that a ride-hailing driver verbally harassed her during a trip in Nasr City.

Following investigations, authorities identified the licensed vehicle, arrested the driver, and confirmed that he admitted to the offense during questioning. The vehicle was seized, and legal action was taken.

Three Suspects Arrested in Hurghada

In a separate case, police investigated a viral video showing three men on a motorcycle allegedly harassing a young woman in Hurghada.

Authorities identified the woman who recorded the video and later located the victim, who confirmed the incident. The motorcycle and its three riders were identified and seized.

The suspects admitted to the offense, and legal procedures were completed before referring the case to the competent authorities.

Continued Efforts Against Harassment

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to responding promptly to public complaints and social media reports, taking legal action against anyone involved in harassment or related offenses.

Why was the ride-hailing driver arrested?

He was accused of verbally harassing a female passenger during a trip in Cairo.

What happened in the Hurghada incident?

Police arrested three men after identifying them from a viral video showing the harassment of a young woman.

Did the suspects confess?

Yes. The arrested suspects admitted to their involvement during questioning.

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