Man Arrested in Giza Over Alleged Social Media Scam Using Female Identity

An unemployed man arrested in Al-Munira Al-Gharbiya, Giza, allegedly posed as a young woman to defraud social media users.

The suspect’s preliminary admissions revealed details of his involvement in the impersonation scheme, according to the initial account of the case.

The alleged fraud centred on using a false female identity to deceive people online. The available information did not identify the social media platforms involved or explain how money was obtained.

No details were provided about the number of people affected or the sums involved. The account also did not specify any formal charges or subsequent legal proceedings.