The Alexandria Economic Misdemeanor Appeals Court accepted Karwan Mashakel’s appeal in form and, on the merits, upheld his six-month jail sentence and EGP 200,000 fine over allegations related to publishing a video considered offensive to public decency on social media.
The ruling comes in a case in which the defendant was referred to trial over content described in the investigation documents as offensive to public decency and community values.
Previous Ruling Against Karwan Mashakel
The Alexandria Economic Misdemeanor Court had previously sentenced the defendant to two years in prison with labor, along with a financial bail of EGP 50,000 and a fine of EGP 200,000.
The earlier ruling also ordered him to pay the criminal proceedings expenses and included the confiscation of the seized items in connection with the allegations.
Karwan Mashakel Referred to Trial
The case dates back to a decision by the Alexandria Economic Affairs Prosecution to refer the defendant, identified as A.A.M. and known as Karwan Mashakel, to the Economic Misdemeanor Court.
The referral followed allegations that he had published a video through a TikTok account containing statements considered capable of offending public decency, according to the case documents.
Details of the Case From May 2026
Case documents, registered under No. 855 of 2026 Economic Misdemeanors, stated that the defendant published a recorded video on social media during May 2026.
According to the documents, the video contained statements and material described during the investigation as offensive to public decency, leading to legal procedures and the defendant’s referral to trial.
Six-Month Sentence Upheld on Appeal
After reviewing the appeal, the Alexandria Economic Misdemeanor Appeals Court accepted it in form and, on the merits, upheld Karwan Mashakel’s six-month jail sentence and EGP 200,000 fine.
The appeals ruling followed the first-instance judgment in the case involving the publication of the video on social media.
What was the ruling against Karwan Mashakel?
The court upheld his six-month jail sentence and EGP 200,000 fine.
Why was Karwan Mashakel prosecuted?
The case involved allegations that he published a video on social media that was described in the investigation documents as offensive to public decency.
Where was the video published?
According to the case documents, the video was published through a TikTok account.
When was the video published?
The case documents stated that it was published during May 2026.
What is the case number?
The case is registered as No. 855 of 2026 Economic Misdemeanors.
