Woman Claims She Was Kidnapped and Admitted to Psychiatric Hospital as Police Investigate

A 27-year-old woman from Beni Suef has sparked widespread debate after claiming she was kidnapped and forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Authorities are now reviewing the allegations.

  Wed , July 22 2026 / 05:51 PM Updated At: 2026-07-22 17:51:37

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Details of the Young Woman's Allegations

A social media post has sparked widespread debate over the past few hours after a young woman identified as Heidi El Shaboury claimed that she was abducted and forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital. She accused several members of her family of being behind the incident, alleging that it stemmed from family disputes over her apartment and her desire to marry a man of her own choice.

The Woman's Account

In a post published on her Facebook account, the woman said she is 27 years old, from Beni Suef Governorate, a graduate of the Faculty of Law, holds a master's degree, is preparing to pursue a Ph.D., and works at the Court of Appeal.

She stated that family disputes began after the death of her father, explaining that her family initially approved her marriage to a man who proposed to her but later withdrew their approval.

Claim of Being Taken to a Psychiatric Hospital

According to her account, her mother sought the assistance of two men who claimed to be affiliated with a security agency. She alleged that she was then sedated and taken to a psychiatric hospital in Cairo.

The woman further claimed that medical examinations confirmed she suffered from neither a mental illness nor drug abuse, and that her hospitalization was solely the result of family disputes.

Allegations of an Attempt to Place Her Under Guardianship

She also alleged that her brother attempted to obtain a medical report stating that she suffered from a mental illness in preparation for placing her under legal guardianship, but claimed that the doctor refused to issue such a report.

According to her account, he also attempted to force her to sign a contract to sell her apartment, but she refused.

Allegations of Detention and Confiscation of Her Documents

The woman said she remained in the psychiatric hospital for a month before being released. She then claimed that she was confined inside her family home, where her national ID card, apartment ownership documents, and bank cards were taken from her.

She stated that she filed several police reports accusing members of her family of abduction, unlawful detention, and coercion.

Security Authorities Begin Investigation

At the end of her post, the woman said she had left her family home of her own free will and warned that if she were to disappear again, she would hold her family responsible.

Meanwhile, the security authorities have begun examining the widely circulated post, verifying the accuracy of the allegations, and investigating the circumstances of the incident before taking any legal action if violations are confirmed.

Have the woman's allegations been verified?

No. The case is still under investigation by the security authorities, and no official findings have been announced.

What did the woman claim?

She alleged that she was abducted and forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital because of family disputes.

Have any official charges been filed?

So far, no official charges have been announced. The information currently circulating is based solely on the woman's account, while the relevant authorities continue their investigation.

What is the position of the security authorities?

The security authorities are verifying the authenticity of the social media post, investigating all aspects of the case, and will take the necessary legal measures based on the findings of their investigation.

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