Egypt court sets trial date for social media influencer and husband

An Egyptian court has scheduled a trial for December 12 for a prominent social media influencer, her husband, and a third individual. The defendants face charges of possessing and distributing various narcotics in the Hadayek October area of Giza Governorate.

According to the prosecution, the group is accused of possessing cocaine, hashish, Tramadol, and a phenethylamine derivative for the purpose of illegal trafficking. The investigation also revealed the seizure of ecstasy, totaling approximately 349 grams, along with 60 pieces of suspected hashish and 20 bags of suspected cocaine.

In addition to the drug charges, the first defendant, identified as Karim A., is accused of possessing an unlicensed white weapon, specifically a ‘gazelle horn’ knife. Authorities also seized five mobile phones and 1,000 Egyptian pounds during the operation.