Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges

What the report says

Egyptian authorities have arrested several people over an alleged fraud scheme involving men who posed as judges, according to BBC World News. The Ministry of Interior said the group used staged court scenes and social media impersonation to deceive people and take their money. The reported case centered on suspects in Cairo and Giza, including an unemployed man and a student, who were detained and questioned by police.

Officials said the pair allegedly formed a criminal gang that claimed it could help citizens secure housing through government bodies. The ministry said they admitted to staging fake courtroom scenes with others involved in the scheme. According to state-owned al-Ahram, the investigation began after a man complained that he had been cheated by someone presenting himself as a judge.

Police reportedly seized items including a firearm, a judicial sash and identity cards carrying a fake judicial title. The suspect was also said to have filmed photos and videos inside a courthouse to make the impersonation appear more convincing. A second main suspect allegedly helped record and post the material online while claiming to be a judge. The reporting says other court employees were also detained and questioned, though the broader legal outcome was not yet clear.