Egyptian security forces have uncovered a plot to murder a 40-year-old man, a publisher in Saudi Arabia, in Asyut. The victim, identified as "A.c.c", was run over by a car on a highway in Asyut in August. Initially, the incident was thought to be a random traffic accident, but investigations revealed that it was a premeditated crime. The victim's family had reported suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, prompting authorities to reopen the case.
According to investigations, the victim's wife, "A.m.f", 35, and her lover, a lawyer, had planned and executed the murder. The couple had been having an affair, and the husband had discovered it, leading to marital problems. The wife had been seeking to recover her husband's assets and settle some of his affairs, but things escalated, and they planned to get rid of him.
The victim had returned to Egypt from Saudi Arabia after marital disputes arose. Upon his return, he found that his wife was having an affair with a lawyer. As the disputes intensified, the wife and her lover planned to murder the victim. They lured him to the scene of the crime on the outskirts of Asyut, where the lover ran him over with his car and fled the scene.
The victim's three children were in the car when the incident occurred. Authorities have arrested the two suspects and are holding them in custody pending further investigations. The police analyzed mobile phone data and call records, which revealed communication between the suspects before the crime. They also reviewed footage from surveillance cameras along the victim's route.
The investigation revealed that the suspects had coordinated their actions before the crime. When confronted with the evidence, they confessed to planning and executing the murder. The Asyut prosecutor's office visited the crime scene and conducted a forensic examination, which was documented on film. The suspects reenacted the crime, from luring the victim to the scene to the actual murder.
The suspects have been charged with premeditated murder. The lawyer representing the victim's family denied rumors that the victim died from poisoning, stating that the investigation clearly showed that the cause of death was the traffic accident. The authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crime and determine the suspects' criminal liability.
The case has raised concerns about domestic violence and premeditated murder in Egypt. The authorities' swift action in uncovering the plot and arresting the suspects has been welcomed by the victim's family and the community. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and action against domestic violence and premeditated crimes.
Key points
- The Egyptian authorities have uncovered a plot to murder a 40-year-old man in Asyut, with evidence pointing to his wife and her lover.
- The victim's wife and her lover had planned and executed the murder due to marital disputes and the wife's affair with the lawyer.
- The suspects have been arrested and charged with premeditated murder, with the investigation ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crime.
