Due to violating public morals on TikTok, 7 girls and women are serving prison sentences, the latest among them being Haneen Hesham and Moudah Al-Adham, who were sentenced two days ago to 10 years and 6 years in prison, respectively. The charges against them include "indecency, human trafficking, and engaging in acts contrary to public morals on TikTok, with the aim of achieving fame and quick wealth." After the criminal court sentenced Haneen Hesham to 10 years and Moudah Al-Adham to 6 years, "Al-Masry Al-Youm" reviews the stories of TikTok girls who were arrested in recent months and sparked public opinion during this period.
Haneen Hesham, 19 years old, sentenced to 10 years: The crisis for Haneen Hesham, one of the TikTok girls, began with a video she posted on TikTok, in which she asked girls to create accounts on TikTok, open their cameras, and chat live with some users, promising them a financial reward of $36, which could reach $3,000 depending on the interaction with their videos. This sparked public outrage against her, leading some to file complaints, resulting in her arrest and trial, where she was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Moudah Al-Adham, 22 years old, sentenced to 6 years: Moudah Al-Adham's name recently topped Google search after she was sentenced to 6 years in prison due to the videos she posts on TikTok while wearing revealing clothes. Security forces arrested her and charged her with violating societal principles and values through her TikTok account. During investigations, Moudah confessed to the charges and justified it by claiming she needed money.
Manar Sami, 30 years old, sentenced to 3 years: Manar Sami, a TikTok girl from Kafr El-Sheikh, faces charges of providing indecent videos containing pornographic materials with the aim of practicing prostitution through her accounts on Instagram and TikTok. After her arrest, the economic court sentenced her to 3 years in prison and a fine of 300,000 Egyptian pounds. She has appealed the ruling, with a session scheduled for July 3.
Reenad Emad, 27 years old, sentenced to 3 years: Known by her stage name Reenad Emad, her real name is Manal Emad. She faced charges of providing indecent videos and was arrested while in a café in Dokki. She confessed to practicing prostitution for a fee, stating during investigations that she promotes clothing and shoe marketing companies. Recently, the economic court sentenced her to 3 years in prison.
Hadeer Al-Hadi, 23 years old, sentenced to 2 years: After the security forces arrested Hadeer Al-Hadi in an apartment in 6th of October City, she was charged with providing content that violates public morals on TikTok and inciting girls to engage in vice. The court sentenced her to 2 years in prison and a fine of 100,000 Egyptian pounds.
Sherry Hanim and her daughter Zemrouda, sentenced to 6 years: Due to engaging in acts contrary to public morals, security forces under the Ministry of Interior arrested Sherifa Refaat, known media-wise as "Sherry Hanim," and her daughter Nora Hisham, known as "Zemrouda." They faced charges of public indecency and violating citizens' privacy by posting videos promoting seduction, prostitution, and facilitating vice. Sherry Hanim's TikTok channel has more than 90,000 followers, and her last video was about the relationship between men and women titled "You have no date that makes him leave you easily." The Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court issued its ruling against Sherry Hanim and her daughter Zemrouda on the previous Sunday, sentencing them to 6 years for violating societal values and inciting the practice of prostitution.
