On September 22, 2026, Egyptian authorities arrested an individual accused of scamming citizens in Alexandria by claiming to offer spiritual healing services and performing acts of magic and sorcery. According to the General Administration for Protection of Morals, the suspect, who has a prior criminal record, used social media platforms to promote his alleged abilities. He would post videos purporting to show his spiritual healing skills, aiming to attract potential victims.
The suspect's modus operandi involved creating videos of himself performing acts of magic and sorcery, which he would then broadcast on social media platforms to increase viewership and generate revenue. He would contact potential victims through private messages and WhatsApp, convincing them of his supposed abilities and offering his services in exchange for payment. The videos were used as bait to lure victims into his scam.
The General Administration for Protection of Morals initiated an investigation into the suspect's activities after receiving information about his alleged scams. Following a thorough investigation, authorities were able to track down the suspect and apprehend him in the El-Attarine district of Alexandria. Upon searching him, they found a mobile phone containing evidence of his illicit activities.
When confronted with the evidence, the suspect confessed to his crimes, revealing that he had been using social media platforms to promote his alleged spiritual healing services and attract victims. He admitted to using the videos as a means of gaining the trust of potential victims and convincing them to pay for his services.
The suspect's scam involved claiming to offer spiritual healing services to citizens, with the aim of extorting money from them. He used various social media platforms to promote his services, often targeting vulnerable individuals. The authorities have confirmed that several victims have come forward, accusing the suspect of scamming them.
The suspect was taken into custody, and a case was filed against him. The prosecution has ordered his detention for four days pending further investigation. If convicted, he faces penalties for his alleged crimes.
The Egyptian authorities have urged citizens to be cautious when dealing with individuals claiming to offer spiritual healing services or other forms of magic and sorcery. They have also warned that anyone found guilty of such scams will face the full weight of the law. The case highlights the need for vigilance in the face of such scams, which can have serious financial and emotional consequences for victims.
Key points
- The suspect used social media platforms to promote his alleged spiritual healing services and attract victims.
- The suspect's scam involved claiming to offer spiritual healing services to citizens, with the aim of extorting money from them.
- The Egyptian authorities have urged citizens to be cautious when dealing with individuals claiming to offer spiritual healing services or other forms of magic and sorcery.
