The Economic Court in alexandria, presided over by Counselor Mahmoud Hassan, along with Counselor Ahmed Fawzi, Counselor Ziad Hamouda, and court secretary Mustafa Yousry, has sentenced “M.”, known as “Mubarak’s daughter,” to two years in prison with work, a fine of one hundred thousand pounds, and confiscation of assets. The court also referred a related civil lawsuit to the appropriate department.The charges include insulting, slandering, intentionally causing inconvenience, and creating an electronic account for criminal purposes.

The Economic Prosecution initiated investigations after the accused, who “called their affiliation with one of the families,” allegedly published videos on social media to defame individuals and increase viewership. Report No. 1064 of 2025 Economic Economics led to the accused being referred to the Economic Court for trial.

Previously, the Ministry of Interior reported that an artist filed a complaint against a woman who “is called her affiliation with one of the families” for allegedly defaming her and falsely claiming she was involved in human organ trafficking.

Authorities located and apprehended the social media content creator, who resides in the Imbaba Police Department in Giza but was found in Alexandria Governorate. She was in possession of two mobile phones, one of which contained a digital wallet with funds transferred from abroad. Upon questioning, she admitted to fabricating the allegations and publishing them on social media to increase views and generate financial profit. Legal measures have been implemented.

“She approved her fabrication of these allegations and published them on her page on social networking sites to raise the percentage of views And achieve financial profits.”

The Rise of Social Media Defamation Cases

This case highlights the increasing prevalence of defamation cases linked to social media content. The anonymity and reach offered by these platforms can embolden individuals to make false or damaging statements, often driven by the pursuit of online fame and financial gain.

Legal Ramifications for Online Defamation

Many jurisdictions are grappling with how to effectively address online defamation. The legal frameworks are often playing catch up to the rapidly evolving digital landscape. This case in Alexandria demonstrates a firm stance against those who use social media to spread false information and harm others.