Amid the rise of inappropriate content on social media, the Interior Ministrys security services are intensifying their efforts to monitor and arrest content creators who misuse their influence to achieve financial gain at the expense of public decency.
Security services have recently arrested five content creators, after receiving reports accusing them of publishing indecent videos, questioning the sources of their wealth, and even possessing narcotics.
These influencers have been the subject of widespread criticism among concerned citizens, prompting calls for stricter implementation of the law.
Om Sajda and Om Makkah
Security forces arrested influencers Om Sajda and Om Makkah for posting videos on social media containing obscene language and violating public morals.
The arrests followed reports from citizens questioning the sources of their wealth. The two suspects are housewives and residing in Cairo and Qalyubiya governorates.
When confronted, they admitted the accusations against them, stating that the goal of these videos was to increase viewership and generate financial profits through online platforms.
Suzy al-Ordonia
Security forces also arrested content creator Suzy al-Ordonia after receiving reports accusing her of publishing videos containing obscene language and violating public morals.
After legal procedures were completed, her place of residence was identified and she was arrested. It was found that she resides in Matariya district in Cairo Governorate.
During investigations, the accused admitted to publishing the videos, explaining that her goal was to increase the number of views and generate financial gains from the inappropriate content.
Modahem
Interior Ministry arrested content creator Modahem after receiving several reports accusing him of publishing videos containing obscene language violating public morals.
Security forces arrested suspect, who resides in Qalyubiya Governorate, and found in his possession sums of money in local and foreign currencies, gold jewelry, and hashish and opium.
During the investigation, the accused confessed to publishing the videos with the aim of attracting views and generating financial gain.
He also admitted to possessing the narcotics for the purpose of self-use.
A woman claiming to be Hosni Mubaraks daughter
The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of a content creator claiming to be the daughter of the late President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak. The arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by actress Wafaa Amer, who accused her of defaming her and alleging that she was trafficking human organs with another woman.
When confronted, the suspect admitted to fabricating the claims to increase viewership and generate financial gain.
All legal measures have been taken regarding these incidents, in preparation for referring the suspects to the relevant investigative authorities.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
