Egypt's Justice Minister Revokes Judicial Arrest Powers for Four Industry Inspectors

Egypt’s Ministry of Justice has cancelled the status of judicial officers for four inspectors at the Industrial Control Authority, effective the day after the decision's publication.

• Minister of Justice Mahmoud Helmy el-Sherif issued Decision No. 1072 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette, revoking the judicial arrest powers granted to four employees at the Industrial Control Authority.
• The decision applies to inspectors Hisham Hassan Heiba, Sahar Abdel Hamid Salem, Mohamed al-Husseini Mohamed, and Mohamed Khairy Attia, each specialized in different industrial fields.
• The revocation was based on Article 23 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and other relevant laws, following correspondence from the Minister of Industry and the head of the authority.
• Article 2 of the decision stipulates its entry into force as of the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.