Egyptian lawyers Mohamed Abu Bakr and Osama Al-Shashtawi have submitted two complaints to the Public Prosecutor, accusing singer Rahma Mohsen and businessman Ahmed Faraj of promoting vice, immorality, and violating ethical and religious principles. The allegations stem from a video circulating on social media that allegedly breaches public decency.
In their filings, the lawyers detailed the recent spread of explicit video clips online, featuring Mohsen and Faraj engaging in suggestive movements and gestures that offend public modesty. Such content, they argue, directly incites immorality and contradicts core religious and moral values in society.
The complaints note that Mohsen claimed her ex-husband, Faraj, secretly recorded the footage without her consent. However, a visual review of the videos suggests she was fully aware of the filming; she showed no signs of objection or resistance. Despite the ensuing public controversy, Mohsen has continued her performances and appearances in nightclubs.
The lawyers assert that these actions violate several laws: Articles 1 and 14 of Anti-Prostitution Law No. 10 of 1968, Article 178 of the Penal Code, and Article 25 of the Information Technology Crimes Law. These provisions criminalize the dissemination of material that undermines modesty or family and societal norms.
They urged the Public Prosecutor to launch an immediate judicial investigation, allow submission of supporting evidence, summon the accused for statements, and implement necessary legal measures. Additionally, they called for a temporary ban on Mohsen’s public singing engagements in venues like nightclubs until the probe concludes, to safeguard community values and avoid further public unrest.
