{
  "id": 3947778,
  "title": "Sheikh Zayed kidnapping suspects could face death penalty: Legal expert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/sheikh-zayed-kidnapping-suspects-could-face-death-penalty-legal-expert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:48:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/sheikh-zayed-kidnapping-suspects-could-face-death-penalty-legal-expert/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three individuals suspected of kidnapping a woman in Sheikh Zayed may face the death penalty if found guilty, according to legal expert Amr Abdel Salam. The crime they are accused of falls under Article 290 of Egyptian Penal Code No. 58 of 1937, which was amended by Law No. 5 of 2018. Under the code, abduction through force or deception typically results in a minimum 10-year prison sentence. However, the gravity of the punishment escalates based on certain aggravating factors. If the abduction involves ransom demands, the sentence could increase to 15 to 20 years. If the victim is a woman or a minor, the punishment automatically becomes life imprisonment. The most severe punishment, capital punishment (the death penalty), is applicable if the abduction is accompanied by sexual assault or rape. Abdel Salam emphasized that the final legal determination and sentencing will be determined by the Public Prosecution based on the ongoing investigation and evidence collection. He also praised the Interior Ministry for swiftly apprehending the suspects within 48 hours of the incident being posted online, demonstrating the government's commitment to public safety and preventing future crimes.",
  "summary": "The suspects involved in the armed kidnapping of a woman in Sheikh Zayed could face the death penalty if convicted, prominent Cassation and Supreme Constitutional Court attorney Amr Abdel Salam stated. Abdel Salam explained that the legal framework governing the case falls under Article 290 of Egyptian Penal Code No. 58 of 1937, as amended … The post Sheikh Zayed kidnapping suspects could face…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}