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Criminal, fraud & cybercrime with an Egyptian connection.

For people abroad who are being blackmailed, defrauded or harassed by someone in Egypt, for those accused of an offence there, and for the businesses and lawyers dealing with either. Complaints made clearly, evidence presented properly, cases argued in court.

Describe what's happeningEvidence in your case

Being blackmailed right now?

What people in this situation are generally advised to do first:

  1. Keep everything.Don't delete messages or accounts. Note the profiles, usernames, links and payment details.
  2. Stop engaging.Don't send more money or material; paying rarely ends it.
  3. Get help.Report it to the police where you live, and talk to a lawyer about acting in Egypt.
Speak to MahmoudGeneral information, not advice on your situation.
How every matter starts
  1. Your enquiry
  2. A free call, up to 30 minutes
  3. A written quote
  4. Engagement letter
  5. Payment by bank transfer
  6. Work starts

Situations

What brings people here, and what happens first.

Choose what describes you to see the situations that apply.

  • Online blackmail

    Someone is threatening to publish images or information unless you pay.

    • Being targeted
    • A lawyer

    First stepA free, confidential first call; then a complaint in Egypt, with your evidence set out properly.

    Start with this

  • Online fraud & scams

    You've lost money to someone in Egypt: a fake investment, a seller, a romance or a 'recovery' scheme, including crypto.

    • Being targeted
    • A business
    • A lawyer

    First stepAn assessment of where the money went and which legal steps are realistic. Crypto tracing, if needed, is done by an independent specialist.

    Start with this

  • Harassment, defamation & impersonation

    Abusive messages, fake accounts or false posts by someone in Egypt.

    • Being targeted
    • A business

    First stepA complaint and, where useful, requests to remove the content.

    Start with this

  • Hacked accounts & data misuse

    Your account, data or devices were accessed or used without permission.

    • Being targeted
    • A business

    First stepThe technical facts organised, and a complaint under Egypt's cybercrime law.

    Start with this

  • Accused of an offence in Egypt

    A complaint, investigation or case against you, including online offences.

    • Accused
    • A lawyer

    First stepThe case file obtained and your position explained before you decide anything.

    Start with this

  • Before you travel to Egypt

    Check whether there are cases or judgments in your name, and deal with any you find.

    • Accused
    • Being targeted

    First stepA check carried out through the team in Egypt, with a written result stating exactly what was checked.

    Start with this

  • Fraud against a business

    Employee fraud, diverted payments, or a counterparty in Egypt who took the money.

    • A business
    • A lawyer

    First stepFacts and documents reviewed, and the criminal and civil routes compared.

    Start with this

How it works

Two routes, depending on your position.

Who does what at each stage, what you'll need, and where costs arise. Most steps can be taken without you travelling to Egypt.

  1. A free, confidential first call

    Mahmoud

    What happened, who is involved, and how we would help.

    Free

  2. What you have, reviewed

    You + Mahmoud

    We go through the messages, profiles, links and payment records you already have, and tell you what to keep and what the complaint needs.

    First priority

  3. Complaint in Egypt

    Team in Egypt

    Lodged with the competent authorities, with the facts and evidence as one clear account.

    Quoted per stage

  4. Investigation and court

    Team in Egypt

    The team attends in Egypt; Mahmoud leads the case and the legal argument.

    Quoted per stage

  5. Updates and outcome

    Mahmoud

    Clear updates in English or Arabic, and an honest view of what can be achieved.

    Throughout

What you'll need

  • Mahmoud the lawyer
  • Team in Egypt courts and authorities
  • You from wherever you are

  1. A confidential review

    Mahmoud

    What you're accused of, where the case stands and what is at stake, in plain language.

    Quoted after the free call

  2. Authority and the case file

    You + Mahmoud

    With a power of attorney, the team obtains the file from the prosecution or the court.

    Official fees listed

  3. Defence strategy

    Mahmoud

    Every document read, the evidence tested, including digital evidence, and the defence built.

    Quoted per stage

  4. Investigation and hearings

    Team in Egypt

    The team attends in Egypt; Mahmoud prepares the memoranda and the argument.

    Quoted per stage

  5. Outcome and next steps

    Mahmoud

    What the decision means, including any appeal, and what it means for travel.

    Throughout

What you'll need

  • Mahmoud the lawyer
  • Team in Egypt courts and authorities
  • You from wherever you are

Digital evidence

Evidence decides these cases. It has to be presented properly.

Online material disappears and is easy to dispute. You keep the originals; the legal work is making sure the authorities and the court receive the evidence in a form they can act on.

  1. 01

    You keep the originals

    Messages, accounts and the phone stay with you, unchanged. We tell you what matters and what not to do.

  2. 02

    Legal review

    What you have is weighed against the offence and what the authorities will need.

  3. 03

    Chronology

    The facts placed in order: who did what, when, and what shows it.

  4. 04

    Complaint file

    Facts and exhibits presented in Arabic as one clear account the authorities can act on.

  5. 05

    Court

    The same file carried through the investigation and argued at trial.

What you receive

Clear work, at every stage.

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Criminal, fraud and cybercrime matters

For victims and the accused: complaints, defence and representation in Egypt.

You receive

  • An assessment of your position
  • The evidence you hold set out properly in the complaint
  • A complaint or a response, and representation
  • Progress reports
First paid step
A confidential first assessment
What the quote depends on
Your role, where the case stands, and the tasks or stages needed
Who does the work
Mahmoud leads; the team in Egypt handles steps on the ground.

Not included

  • A promise that an offender or money will be found
  • Technical forensic analysis
Start with this

  • A written assessment

    Your position, the options and the realistic outcomes, once we are instructed.

  • A chronology of the facts

    Who did what, and when, with the material the complaint relies on.

  • The complaint, in Arabic and English

    The Arabic filing, with an English version so you know exactly what was submitted.

  • A report after every step

    What happened, what it means and what comes next, in your language.

  • Copies of official documents

    Stamped filings, decisions and judgments, sent to you as they are obtained.

  • A clear view before every cost

    No stage starts until its fee has been agreed with you.

How it starts

A free call first, then a quote for your task.

No price list: every task is quoted after the call

Free introductory callUp to 30 minutes by video, in confidence. It is not legal advice.
Free
The complaintQuoted in writing after the call, for your task
Written quote
Investigation and court stagesA quote for each stage, agreed before it starts
Per stage
Official and external costsCourt fees, certified translations, couriers: listed in advance
At cost
PaymentBy bank transfer, once the engagement letter is signed. We never change our bank details by email.
Bank transfer

Questions

What people ask before they start.

Can this be handled without travelling to Egypt?

Usually, yes. Most steps can be taken by the team under a power of attorney. Where your own participation is needed, for example to give a statement, we explain the options before anything is decided.

I'm not Egyptian. Can I still make a complaint in Egypt?

Often, yes. What matters is the connection to Egypt: where the person is, where the conduct took place, or where the money went. We can tell you on the free first call.

Will this stay confidential?

Yes. Only the people working on your matter see your information, and sensitive material is handled with particular care.

Can you get my money back?

No one can promise that. Where money can be traced to accounts or assets in Egypt, legal steps may be possible, and we will tell you honestly whether they are worth taking.

I've just found out I'm accused of something in Egypt. What should I do first?

Don't ignore it. Before making plans, including travel, find out exactly what the case is and what stage it has reached. We can obtain the file and explain your position.

What will it cost?

There is no price list. The first call is free; after it, you receive a written quote for the complaint work, and a quote for each later stage before it starts. You pay by bank transfer once the engagement letter is signed.

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