Egypt arrests school owner accused of taking loans using parents’ personal data
Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested the owner of a private school in Cairo on suspicion of using parents’ personal information to obtain education loans in their names without their knowledge or consent, the Interior Ministry said. The investigation was launched after complaints by parents circulated on television shows, news websites and social media, alleging that the school administration had…
Egyptian authorities have arrested the owner of a private school in Cairo, alleging he used parents' personal data to obtain education loans without their consent. The Interior Ministry revealed parents' complaints on television and social media led to the investigation. Five parents filed a formal complaint on August 19, claiming the school administration in Cairo’s First Settlement district had obtained loans using their details and others without authorization.
Police found that national identity card copies, submitted as part of student affairs files, were used to process the loans. The school owner, who has a past criminal record, admitted to the allegations during questioning. Authorities have initiated legal proceedings and referred the case to prosecution authorities for further investigation.
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