Cairo Economic Court sentenced TikToker “Mohamed A.” to one month in prison, with a bail of 5,000 Egyptian pounds and a fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds.
The ruling came in connection with allegations that he insulted Dr. Ashraf Zaki, head of the Egyptian Actors’ Syndicate, through content posted on a TikTok account.
Details of the Complaint Against the “Hamada Azzam” Account
Lawyer Shaaban Said, legal adviser to the Egyptian Actors’ Syndicate, had filed a complaint against the owner of a TikTok account operating under the name “Hamada Azzam.”
The complaint accused the account owner of insulting Dr. Ashraf Zaki, prompting the relevant authorities to examine the account and identify the person operating it.
Identification of the Defendant
Investigations determined that the account was owned and operated by “Mohamed A.,” who resides in the Bulaq El-Dakrour area.
After identifying the person responsible for the account, the necessary legal procedures were taken against him and the case was referred to the competent authorities.
Cairo Economic Court Ruling
After considering the case, Cairo Economic Court issued its ruling sentencing the defendant to one month in prison.
The ruling also included a bail of 5,000 Egyptian pounds and a fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds in connection with the allegations against him.
The case comes within the legal framework governing content published on social media platforms and the potential legal consequences arising from such content, subject to the decisions of the competent investigative and judicial authorities.
What was the sentence against the TikToker?
He was sentenced to one month in prison, with a 5,000-pound bail and a 20,000-pound fine.
Who was allegedly insulted?
The allegations concerned Dr. Ashraf Zaki, head of the Egyptian Actors’ Syndicate.
What was the name of the TikTok account?
The account operated under the name “Hamada Azzam.”
Where does the defendant live?
The defendant was identified as residing in the Bulaq El-Dakrour area.
Who filed the complaint?
Lawyer Shaaban Said, legal adviser to the Egyptian Actors’ Syndicate, filed the complaint.
