Sohag: SIM Card Owner Referred to Trial Over EGP 70,000 Fraud Case
A SIM card owner has been referred to the Economic Misdemeanor Court in Sohag over allegations that his registered phone line was used in a fraud scheme involving EGP 70,000.
The competent investigative authorities have referred M.S.A. to criminal trial before the competent Economic Misdemeanor Court over allegations involving the use of a mobile SIM card registered in his name in a fraud case involving EGP 70,000 in Sohag’s Second Police Department jurisdiction.
The referral followed a technical inquiry into the data of the SIM card allegedly used in the incident, which showed that the line was registered under the defendant’s name.
Details of the Sohag Fraud Case
Complaint over EGP 70,000
The case dates back to a report filed by A.A.A. and M.Y.S.Q. on January 24, 2026.
The complainants said they had been defrauded by the user of a mobile SIM card and accused the person of obtaining EGP 70,000 from them through fraudulent means.
According to the investigation memorandum, the complainants said the SIM card user allegedly used a false name and employed deceptive methods to convince them to transfer the money.
Phone switched off after money transfer
The complainants said that after the money was transferred, the phone user switched off the mobile phone, preventing them from contacting him.
The case documents stated that the incident caused financial and moral damages, while a technical inquiry conducted with the relevant telecommunications company showed that the SIM card was registered under the name of M.S.A.
Technical Inquiry Identifies SIM Card Owner
Telecommunications data included in the case
The investigative authorities relied on the technical inquiry into the SIM card’s registration data, along with the complainants’ statements and the documents and information contained in the case file.
According to the referral decision, the technical data identified the registered owner of the SIM card, leading to legal action against him and his referral to the competent Economic Misdemeanor Court.
Charges Against the SIM Card Owner
Alleged use of information technology to obtain money
According to the referral decision, prosecutors accused M.S.A. of obtaining money belonging to victim A.A.A. on January 23, 2026, within the jurisdiction of Sohag’s Second Police Department, through alleged fraud and deceptive methods.
The prosecution also accused him of using an information technology tool with the intention of obtaining money belonging to others and using it to acquire the money for himself.
Defendant Referred to Economic Misdemeanor Court
Fraud and cybercrime-related legal provisions
The investigative authorities charged the defendant under Article 336 of the Penal Code, in addition to Articles 12 and 23 of Law No. 175 of 2018 on Combating Information Technology Crimes.
After reviewing the case documents, the complainants’ statements and the technical inquiry conducted with the telecommunications company, the authorities determined that there was sufficient evidence to refer the defendant for criminal trial.
Economic Court Jurisdiction
The investigation memorandum also cited Law No. 120 of 2008, as amended by Law No. 146 of 2019, concerning the establishment of Economic Courts.
The memorandum explained the jurisdiction of Economic Courts over criminal cases arising from offenses covered by relevant legislation, including laws governing telecommunications and information technology crimes.
The investigative authorities ultimately registered the case as an economic misdemeanor and referred the defendant to the competent Economic Misdemeanor Court to rule on the charges against him.
Why was the SIM card owner referred to trial?
He was referred over allegations that a SIM card registered in his name was used in a fraud case involving EGP 70,000.
How much money was involved?
The amount involved in the case was EGP 70,000.
Where did the alleged incident occur?
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Sohag’s Second Police Department.
What did the technical inquiry reveal?
It showed that the SIM card allegedly used in the incident was registered under the defendant’s name.
Which court will hear the case?
The defendant was referred to the competent Economic Misdemeanor Court.
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