The competent court has decided to postpone the case involving two judges and others accused in a bribery incident until October 15, while imposing a publication ban on the proceedings.
The investigating authorities had referred the two judges to trial after accusing them of receiving a bribe from an individual. The court held the first hearings before deciding to postpone the case to the upcoming session.
Two Judges Referred to Trial
The case dates back to allegations involving two judges and other defendants in connection with receiving a bribe. The investigating authorities conducted the necessary procedures before referring the defendants to the competent court.
The court will continue considering the case in accordance with legal procedures, with the next hearing scheduled for October 15 and the publication ban remaining in effect.
Appeal in Ministry of Supply Bribery Case
Separately, the competent court has postponed the appeal hearing for defendants in the case known as the Ministry of Supply bribery case against their prison sentences until September 29, in order to complete reconciliation procedures.
Sentences in the Ministry of Supply Bribery Case
Earlier, the North Cairo Criminal Court, convening in Abbasiya, sentenced the defendants in the Ministry of Supply bribery case to prison terms ranging from three to five years, in addition to ordering the repayment of the amounts involved.
According to the case, the defendants were accused of exploiting their official positions to obtain financial gains totaling EGP 10 million through differences in the prices of subsidized commodities.
The court is continuing to examine the appeals and reconciliation procedures in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
When is the next hearing in the judges’ bribery case?
The case is scheduled to be heard on October 15.
Has a publication ban been imposed on the case?
Yes. The court has imposed a publication ban on the proceedings.
When is the appeal hearing in the Ministry of Supply bribery case?
The appeal has been postponed until September 29 to complete reconciliation procedures.
What sentences were issued in the Ministry of Supply bribery case?
The North Cairo Criminal Court previously sentenced the defendants to prison terms ranging from three to five years.
