The Mokattam Misdemeanor Court is set to hold tomorrow the first hearing in the trial of Ismail Dollar and others over allegations that they verbally abused several cafe tenants in the Mokattam area and attempted to cut off electricity to their rented cafes.
A remand judge had previously ordered the detention of Ismail Dollar and others to be renewed for 15 days pending investigations and the completion of legal procedures.
Details of the Allegations
Security investigations into the incident found that the complaints were supported by the findings of the investigation. The suspects were also accused, according to the investigation findings, of displaying force.
The investigation results were submitted to the Public Prosecution for the necessary legal procedures.
The incident came after videos circulated on social media showing a person seeking help over an alleged attempt to open an electrical room in order to cut electricity to several rented cafes within the jurisdiction of the Mokattam Police Department.
Dispute Between Cafe Tenants and Company Officials
Investigations found that the incident took place on August 23 following an altercation inside a cafe complex.
The first side consisted of five cafe tenants, while the second side included three officials from the company supervising the management of the cafe area. One of the officials was previously known to authorities in criminal records.
The cafe tenants accused the company officials of verbally abusing them and attempting to cut electricity to their rented cafes in an effort to pressure them over rental payments.
Suspects Admit to the Incident
Security authorities arrested the members of the second side. When questioned, they admitted to committing the reported incident and explained that the dispute had arisen over the rental value of the cafes.
The necessary legal procedures were taken, while the case proceeds before the competent court.
When will the Mokattam Misdemeanor Court hear the case?
The court is scheduled to hold the first trial hearing tomorrow.
What are the allegations against the defendants?
The allegations involve verbal abuse of cafe tenants and an alleged attempt to cut off electricity to their rented cafes.
What caused the dispute?
According to the investigation findings, the dispute arose over the rental value of the cafes.
How many company officials were involved?
The second side consisted of three officials from the company supervising the cafe area.
What did the remand judge decide?
The judge ordered the detention of Ismail Dollar and others to be renewed for 15 days pending investigations.
