Investigations by the General Administration for Combating Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking revealed new details about a criminal network specialized in smuggling migrants to European countries, following the arrest of several suspects involved in the case.
Authorities confirmed that the network operated as an organized criminal group aimed at recruiting, transporting, sheltering, and smuggling migrants in exchange for financial payments.
Roles of the Accused Within the Network
Investigations showed that some defendants admitted to joining the criminal organization, where their role involved collecting money from individuals seeking illegal migration and transferring it to other members of the network.
Other tasks included booking flights and arranging travel visas in exchange for payments, forming part of a coordinated illegal operation.
Seized Evidence and Digital Findings
During the arrests, police found mobile phones in possession of the defendants. Examination of the devices revealed messages and video clips considered evidence of their involvement in the criminal activity.
Authorities also seized cash amounts that the defendants admitted were proceeds from migrant smuggling operations.
Court Verdict
The Cairo Criminal Court, sitting in New Cairo, sentenced the defendants to five years of hard labor after finding them guilty of participating in the smuggling network.
The ruling was issued under the supervision of Justice Mohamed Ahmed El-Gendy, along with Justices Mamdouh Shalaby and Mohamed Ahmed Sabry.
What is the case about?
An organized migrant smuggling network operating to Europe.
What roles did the defendants play?
They collected money, facilitated travel, and assisted in smuggling operations.
What was the sentence?
Five years of hard labor imprisonment.
What evidence was found?
Mobile phones, messages, videos, and cash proceeds.
Which court issued the ruling?
The Cairo Criminal Court.
