The Alexandria Misdemeanors Appeals Court, led by Judge Imad Abdel Nabi Al-Aisawi, upheld the death sentences for three individuals and a one-year prison sentence for a fourth person. They were convicted of murdering the husband of the female defendant and stealing his belongings. The case, registered as No. 642 of 2026, was filed at the Mina El-Basel Police Department.
The incident occurred when police received a report of a person found dead in his apartment in the jurisdiction of the Mina El-Basel Police Department. Investigations revealed the involvement of the wife, "L. A. B.," a finance specialist, and two others, "M. M. A.," a salesman, and "A. A. A.," also a salesman. A fourth person was accused of buying stolen phones knowing their illicit origin.
The dispute began when the victim confiscated his wife's mobile phone and asked for its password, which she refused to provide. Fearing exposure of her affair with the second defendant, she conspired with him to kill her husband and steal his belongings. The second defendant enlisted the help of the third defendant, a friend, to carry out the plan.
On the day of the incident, the second and third defendants went to the victim's apartment, armed with knives and a plan. The first defendant prepared tools to restrain the victim, including transparent adhesive tape and cloth pieces. The defendants waited until the victim fell asleep, then entered his room, subdued him, and administered a substance to weaken his consciousness.
The defendants then tied the victim's hands and feet with adhesive tape until he died. They stole three mobile phones, including the first defendant's phone, and sold them to the fourth defendant, who knew they were stolen. Security forces later arrested the defendants, and the prosecution referred them to the criminal court, which issued the initial death sentences.
The appeals court considered the appeal and upheld the original sentences. The case drew significant attention due to its brutal nature and the involvement of multiple defendants. Authorities have not disclosed further details on the case.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of Egyptian law enforcement and judiciary to combat violent crimes and uphold justice. The court's decision demonstrates the severity with which such crimes are treated under Egyptian law. Further information on the case may be released as the investigation continues.
Key points
- The Alexandria Misdemeanors Appeals Court upheld death sentences for three individuals involved in a murder and theft case.
- The defendants were convicted of killing the husband of one of the defendants and stealing his belongings.
- A fourth person received a one-year prison sentence for buying stolen phones.
