The security services at the Ministry of Interior launched several campaigns to combat crimes of seizing citizens’ funds under the pretext of using them.
Information and investigations of the sector combating public funds and organized crime confirmed that three people, two of whom had criminal information, attracted citizens who wanted to get rich quickly by investing their money in the field of betting and speculation in cryptocurrencies in exchange for receiving commissions and promoting their criminal activity on social media sites.
Following the legalization of the procedures, they were arrested in Assiut Governorate, in possession of 16 mobile phones, “which were examined and found to contain evidence confirming their criminal activity,” 44 SIM cards, and a sum of money from the proceeds of their criminal activity. When confronted, they admitted to their criminal activity as indicated.
Legal measures were taken.
