The competent court is expected to set the date for the first hearing in the retrial of TikToker Mahrousa Gamal, known as Om Sagda, in connection with a money laundering case.
The retrial proceedings follow a five-year prison sentence previously issued against her in absentia.
Details of the Sentence Against Om Sagda
On May 24, 2026, the Fourth Felony Circuit of the Economic Court, headed by Judge Wael Ibrahim, sentenced Mahrousa Gamal, known as Om Sagda, to five years in prison in absentia.
The ruling was issued in Case No. 2 of 2025 Mokattam, registered as Case No. 141 of 2026 for money laundering.
EGP 3 Million Fine
The ruling also ordered Om Sagda to pay a fine of EGP 3 million, representing twice the amount of the funds involved in the alleged offense.
An additional reserve fine of EGP 1.5 million was also imposed.
The court further ordered that the existing order preventing the disposal of assets, No. 168 of 2025, remain in effect until the financial penalties and compensation ordered in the case are enforced.
The defendant was also ordered to pay the applicable legal expenses.
Om Sagda’s Retrial Proceedings
Following the in-absentia ruling, retrial proceedings will begin in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.
The competent court is expected to announce the date of the first hearing in the coming days, allowing the case to be reconsidered before the court.
Who is Om Sagda?
Om Sagda is the nickname of TikToker Mahrousa Gamal, who is accused in a money laundering case.
What sentence was issued against Om Sagda?
A five-year prison sentence was issued against her in absentia in connection with the money laundering case.
How much was the fine?
The ruling included a fine of EGP 3 million, along with an additional reserve fine of EGP 1.5 million.
When will Om Sagda’s retrial begin?
The competent court is expected to set the date of the first retrial hearing in the coming days.
