Couple Arrested in Dakahlia Over Alleged Solicitation of Digital Gifts on Livestreams

A man and his wife have been arrested in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate on suspicion of soliciting digital gifts from social media followers during live broadcasts.

The General Administration for the Protection of Public Morals, part of the Specialized Police Sector, monitored the couple’s livestreaming activity.

Authorities accused the pair of using the broadcasts to appeal to followers for gifts in a manner they described as vulgar. That description forms part of the allegations against the couple.

The available information did not identify the social media platforms involved or specify the value of any gifts received. No details were provided about subsequent legal proceedings.