Egypt Dismisses Police Officer Who Extorted Tourist

The Egyptian Ministry of Interior has decided to take urgent action against a police officer due to violations attributed to him that breach his professional duties. The ministry stated in a press release this Saturday morning that it has decided to terminate the service of the police officer for committing misconduct with a tourist. Social media users had circulated a video showing the Egyptian officer speaking with a tourist and demanding money without justification. Netizens called for the officer to be held accountable and referred for urgent investigation due to his misconduct and the harm caused to the reputation of Egyptian tourism.