Gang Arrested in Sohag Over Counterfeit Foreign Currency Promotion Online

Authorities have arrested a gang in Sohag accused of promoting counterfeit foreign currency through social media.

The case followed information gathering and inquiries by the General Department for Combating Information Technology Crimes, part of the Communications and Information Technology Systems Sector.

The inquiries were conducted in coordination with the Public Security Sector and pointed to an individual’s involvement in the activity.

The available account did not specify how many people were arrested, which currencies were involved or which social media platforms were used.