Authorities arrested suspects in two separate cases after monitoring activities on social media allegedly aimed at increasing view counts and generating financial profits.
The first case involved a woman allegedly exploiting members of her family in online begging activities, while the second involved a content creator accused of publishing offensive videos to increase views and generate financial returns.
Suspects Arrested in Online Begging Case
The relevant authorities monitored a woman who allegedly used some members of her family in online begging activities through social media.
The group reportedly sought to increase view counts and encourage followers to send digital gifts in exchange for financial gains.
Four People and Three Mobile Phones Seized
Following investigations, authorities identified and arrested the woman along with three other individuals who had previous criminal records.
All four individuals were residents of the Second El Mahalla police district in Gharbia.
Authorities seized three mobile phones from the suspects. Examination of the devices reportedly revealed evidence supporting their involvement in the alleged criminal activity.
Suspects Admit Using Live Streams
During questioning, the suspects admitted carrying out the reported activity.
They also acknowledged using live broadcasts on their social media pages to solicit money and digital gifts from followers in order to generate financial profits.
Legal procedures were subsequently taken against the suspects.
Content Creator Arrested Over Offensive Videos
In a separate case, authorities monitored a content creator who allegedly published videos on her social media pages showing her dancing while wearing clothing considered offensive and inconsistent with public values.
After the necessary legal procedures were completed, authorities arrested the woman while she was in the First Settlement police district in Cairo.
Mobile Phone Contained Evidence
The suspect, who had a previous criminal record, was found carrying a mobile phone.
Authorities examined the device and reportedly found evidence supporting her alleged social media activity.
During questioning, she admitted publishing the videos on her social media pages in order to increase views and generate financial profits.
Legal procedures were subsequently taken against her.
Why Were the Suspects Arrested?
The suspects were arrested after authorities monitored social media activities allegedly designed to generate financial profits through online begging, digital gifts, and videos intended to increase view counts.
What Was Seized in the Online Begging Case?
Authorities seized three mobile phones from the suspects. Examination of the devices reportedly revealed evidence connected to the alleged activity.
What Happened in the Content Creator Case?
The content creator was arrested after authorities monitored videos allegedly containing offensive material. She admitted publishing the videos to increase views and generate financial profits.
