El Shorouk Criminal Court Postpones the Case Hearing

The El Shorouk Criminal Court has postponed the trial of TikToker Mohamed Alaa, known as "Otaka," in the case in which he faces drug trafficking charges, until September 14, 2026, to continue examining the prosecution's evidence and review the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

Charges of Drug Trafficking, Not Personal Use

Prosecution Accuses Him of Possessing Narcotics for the Purpose of Trafficking

According to the case file, the defendant is charged with possessing narcotic substances with the intent to traffic them, rather than for personal use, making the potential penalty more severe if he is convicted.

The charges, as stated in the case documents, include possession of approximately 400 grams of hashish and nearly 12 grams of cocaine.

Court Summons Police Officers and Orders Official Records

The court ordered the police officers involved in the arrest and search procedures to appear and testify. It also requested the official daily records of the El Shorouk Police Department and the records of the General Administration of Information Technology for the date of the incident.

These measures aim to examine the legality and validity of the arrest and search procedures carried out in the case.

Defense Denies the Charges

Mohamed Alaa, known as "Otaka," denied the charges against him. His defense team maintains its request to examine the prosecution's evidence and hear testimony from witnesses before the court prior to any ruling.

Next Hearing

The next hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2026, during which the police officers summoned by the court are expected to testify. The court will also continue reviewing the arrest and search procedures before proceeding toward a final decision.

Legal Notice: The charges in this case remain under judicial review. No final court ruling has been issued regarding the defendant's guilt or innocence.

Why was Otaka's trial postponed?

The court postponed the trial to continue hearing prosecution witnesses and examining the legality of the arrest and search procedures.

What charges does Otaka face?

According to the case documents, he is charged with possessing narcotic substances with the intent to traffic them.

When will the court hear the case again?

The next hearing has been scheduled for September 14, 2026.

Has a final verdict been issued?

No. The case is still before the court, and no final judgment has been issued.