The Giza Criminal Court, led by Judge Imad Al-Khouli, sentenced the defendant, Rami S., a legal accountant, to life in prison. The court found Rami guilty of forcing a young man, Ahmed Sh., to wear women's clothing and photographing him in the Talaat Harb area. According to the investigation, Rami and his accomplice, Ridaa A., a jobless person, committed a series of crimes against Ahmed on August 25, 2025.
The investigation revealed that Rami and Ridaa lured Ahmed to an apartment under the pretext of renting it. Once Ahmed arrived, they tied him up with ropes, tore his clothes, and forced him to wear women's clothing. The defendants also detained Ahmed in the apartment without a court order, and in circumstances not permitted by law. The investigation added that Rami and Ridaa, along with unidentified individuals, restricted Ahmed's freedom and prevented him from leaving the apartment for several hours.
The defendants allegedly threatened Ahmed with death, physically tortured him, and beat him up, resulting in injuries documented in a medical report attached to the case files. The investigation also found that Rami and Ridaa stole Ahmed's belongings by coercion, after physically assaulting him and restricting his freedom. This enabled them to take his belongings.
The incident occurred when a trader reported to the Talaat Harb police station that his partner had lured him to an apartment in the area, detained him, and forced him to wear women's clothing. The trader claimed that his partner did this to obtain blank checks from him. The police arrested Rami, and the prosecution ordered his detention and referred him to the criminal court.
The court issued its verdict based on the evidence presented. The prosecution had charged Rami and Ridaa with multiple crimes, including kidnapping, physical assault, and theft. The case highlighted the severity of crimes committed against individuals in Egypt.
Human rights organizations and advocates have expressed concern over such incidents, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and protection for victims of abuse and violence. The Egyptian authorities have been urged to take necessary measures to prevent such crimes and ensure justice for victims.
The life sentence handed down to Rami serves as a deterrent to those who would commit similar crimes. The Egyptian justice system aims to protect citizens and uphold the law. The case will continue to be monitored as it sets a precedent for future cases.
Key points
- The Giza court sentenced Rami S. to life in prison for forcing a young man to wear women's clothing and photographing him.
- The incident involved Rami and his accomplice luring the victim to an apartment, where they physically assaulted and detained him.
- The case highlights the severity of crimes committed against individuals in Egypt and the need for increased awareness and protection for victims.
