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Egyptian scammers make $500,000 from fake marriage paperwork
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Egyptian scammers make $500,000 from fake marriage paperwork

Egyptian authorities arrested 19 individuals suspected of running a scam involving fake medical certificates required for marriage under a presidential health initiative. The criminals operated fake websites and social media accounts impersonating the official government program, deceiving couples into paying for forged documents. Seized items included counterfeit stamps, computers, printers, and cash valued at approximately $520,000. The Administrative Control Authority, in collaboration with the Health Ministry, emphasized the importance of using official platforms for government services and warned against online fraud. The initiative, launched in February 2023, requires couples to undergo medical tests for specific diseases and conditions.

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Egyptian scammers make $500,000 from fake marriage paperwork

Egyptian authorities arrested 19 individuals suspected of running a scam involving fake medical certificates required for marriage under a presidential health initiative. The criminals operated fake websites and social media accounts impersonating the official government program, deceiving couples into paying for forged documents. Seized items included counterfeit stamps, computers, printers, and cash valued at approximately $520,000. The Administrative Control Authority, in collaboration with the Health Ministry, emphasized the importance of using official platforms for government services and warned against online fraud. The initiative, launched in February 2023, requires couples to undergo medical tests for specific diseases and conditions.

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