A significant controversy has erupted at Minya University following the leak of confidential documents that exposed substantial bonuses received by the university's president and the transfer of a BMW car. The leaked documents, which were published by Veto, have sparked widespread debate and scrutiny. According to sources, the university has launched an extensive investigation to identify the person responsible for leaking the documents.
The university's president has issued a decision to suspend the accountant from the financial administration's accounting unit for three months pending the outcome of the investigation. The suspension was prompted by evidence suggesting that the leaked documents, including those related to bonuses and the transfer of the BMW car's ownership, were accessed and leaked from the accountant's computer.
An investigation that lasted for seven hours was conducted with the accountant at the university's legal affairs department. During the investigation, the accountant denied the allegations, claiming that another employee had stolen her password and used it to access and leak the confidential documents. The accountant reportedly stated that she was not involved in the leak.
The president of the university has kept the investigation documents in his office, and no official statement has been released so far. A source within the legal administration confirmed that the investigation was confidential and that they were not authorized to disclose any details.
According to sources, if evidence of wrongdoing is found, the accountant and any other implicated individuals may be referred to the university's disciplinary council. The incident has raised concerns about the security of confidential information within the university.
Veto had previously published documents revealing substantial bonuses received by university officials, including the president of Minya University. The documents showed that the president received a total of 2.3 million Egyptian pounds in bonuses in 2025.
The leaked documents also revealed that the university's president had transferred ownership of a BMW car to the university, sparking questions about the legitimacy of the transaction. The incident has sparked a heated debate about transparency and accountability within Egypt's higher education institutions.
Key points
- The accountant at Minya University has been suspended for three months pending investigation into the leak of confidential documents.
- The leaked documents revealed substantial bonuses received by the university's president and the transfer of a BMW car.
- The university has launched an extensive investigation to identify those responsible for the leak.
