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5 Egyptian Celebrities Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for TikTok Videos Deemed Indecent

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5 Egyptian Celebrities Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for TikTok Videos Deemed Indecent Mawada Eladhm and Haneen Hossam / Credit: Instagram @mawada_eladhm & @haneenhossamofficial_h

Kapanlagi.com - TikTok is one of the social media platforms that has gained popularity in recent years. Users enjoy showcasing their dancing, acting, and other visual skills in video format.

However, in some countries, you cannot use the app recklessly. Recently, 5 Egyptian influencers were arrested and sentenced to 2 years in prison for violating Egyptian family values by uploading TikTok videos, as reported by dubailad.com.

One of the defendants, Mawada Eladhm (22 years old), was arrested in May after uploading a lipsync video while dancing in trendy clothing on TikTok and Instagram. The video, which was deemed indecent, became strong evidence for the prosecution to bring to court.

"They are considered to have violated the values and principles of Egyptian society by uploading indecent photos and videos to the public," wrote the official website of the Egyptian government, al-Ahram.

1. Imprisoned and Fined Hundreds of Millions

In addition to being imprisoned, the 5 suspects were also fined 300 thousand pounds, equivalent to IDR 278 million. Of course, this court decision has sparked controversy among the Egyptian public and netizens worldwide.

"The Economic Court in Cairo sentenced Mawada al-Adham, Haneen Hossam, and 3 others to 2 years in prison and a fine of 300 thousand pounds," the article continued.

2. Family's Defense

One defense was expressed by Mawada Eladhm's sister. According to her, uploading TikTok and Instagram videos is not a form of criminal activity that harms others.

"We are truly shocked. She did nothing wrong. My sister is not a criminal. She just wants to be famous and popular," said Mawada Eladhm's sister.

As additional information, Mawada has over 3 million followers on TikTok and 1.6 million on Instagram. Currently, the family is filing an appeal, with the process scheduled to take place on September 14.

(dub/gtr)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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