Hadeer Abdel Razek (the well-known TikToker and blogger, approximately 28-30 years old) is one of the most prominent controversial figures in Egypt during 2024-2025, due to a series of consecutive cases related to publishing indecent content, leaks of sexual videos (real or fabricated), a hit-and-run incident, and finally, allegations of money laundering. The recent decision to prevent her from managing her funds came as a precautionary measure within the framework of money laundering investigations, and it was upheld judicially.
Background of the main scandal (July-September 2025)
- The major crisis began with the leak of pornographic videos involving her and her ex-husband Mohamed Outaka (the well-known TikToker as well).
- Hadeer initially denied that the videos were real, claiming they were fabricated using Deepfake technology (artificial intelligence deepfaking), and she filed reports against their publishers.
- However, investigations confirmed that some clips were authentic (from her personal phones), and she was arrested on charges of: publishing indecent videos, inciting immorality and debauchery, and assaulting the values of the Egyptian family (Article 178 of the Penal Code).
- Mohamed Outaka (her informal ex-husband) was also arrested on similar charges, and mutual allegations arose between them (kidnapping, blackmail, recording without consent).
Main criminal sentences against Hadeer
- First-degree ruling (2025): One year imprisonment + fine of 100,000 Egyptian pounds + bail of 5,000.
- Appeal: The appeal was rejected and the one-year imprisonment (November 2025) has been referred to prison for enforcement of the sentence.
- Separate case (accident involving an orange Audi): Another year of imprisonment (reduced from two years after opposition).
Reason for the decision to seize the funds and prevent their disposal
- Case number 29 of the year 2024 for money laundering (Money Laundering Prosecution in New Cairo).
- Charge: Money laundering resulting from illegal activities (distributing pornographic/inappropriate content for profits from TikTok, advertisements, virtual gifts, and high views).
- In October 2025: Intensive investigations with her (lasting 8 hours), a temporary seizure of all her funds (cash, banks, deposits, e-wallets, real estate, cars, etc.), and a prohibition on sale/mortgage/donation.
- November 2025:
- November 17: Consideration of her appeal against the prohibition decision (Economic Criminal Court of Cairo – Second Circuit).
- November 19: The decision was upheld unanimously, which means the prohibition continues, and no disposal of any funds until the investigations are complete or the final ruling is issued.
- Legal reason: In money laundering cases, temporary seizure of assets is permissible to prevent their dissipating or concealing (Egyptian Anti-Money Laundering Law).
Current status (November 20, 2025)
- Hadeer is imprisoned executing a one-year imprisonment sentence in the case of the indecent videos.
- Her funds are completely frozen (no withdrawals, no transfers, no sale of apartments or cars, etc.).
- The investigations into money laundering are ongoing and may lead to a new trial on more severe charges (imprisonment of up to 7 years + heavy fines).
- Her lawyer (Hani Samah) is appealing the rulings, and she has submitted requests for conditional release or presidential pardon (after serving half or two-thirds of the sentence).
This case is part of a wide campaign in Egypt against “TikTokers and influencers” who publish inappropriate content, involving dozens arrested (such as Rocky Ahmed, Sofia Loren, and others from the list you have). The decision to freeze assets is a routine measure in money laundering to preserve financial evidence, often lasting until the final ruling.
