Public funds prosecutors in Egypt are investigating financial irregularities at Zamalek SC totaling approximately 1.644 billion Egyptian pounds, stemming from a 2020 audit report, Masrawy reported. The ongoing inquiry focuses on multiple club files, including past player transactions such as deals involving Mohamed Ibrahim and Moroccan forward Khalid Boutaïb, alongside the detention of a former financial official and document reviews across previous administrative boards.
Public Funds Prosecution Examines 1.644 Billion Pound File
Investigators from the public funds prosecution office are continuing to review financial documents, bank accounts, and records related to past operations at Zamalek SC. According to a knowledgeable club source cited by Masrawy, the inquiry centers on suspected financial irregularities amounting to roughly 1.644 billion Egyptian pounds. The examination covers several major administrative files, notably player transfer deals from previous years, including the acquisitions of Mohamed Ibrahim and Khalid Boutaïb.
Detention of Former Financial Official Extended by 15 Days
Judicial authorities renewed the detention of the former deputy financial manager of Zamalek SC for 15 days pending ongoing investigations into financial actions taken during his tenure. Prosecutors are questioning the official and reviewing documents submitted by the club to determine legal responsibility. Investigators are also cross-referencing financial transactions from the audit period against the club’s bank accounts to verify the nature and circumstances of the operations.
Authorities Summon Former Zamalek SC Board Members
The investigation has widened to include former board members and past financial administration officials at Zamalek SC. Authorities have summoned several former directors to provide statements regarding the files under examination. In addition, prosecutors are inspecting records from prior boards, reviewing decisions linked to transfers, and auditing financial transactions included in the case file. Amid these reviews, a former board member carried out a financial settlement of 1.8 million جنيه, Masrawy reported.
Disappearance of PlayStations and Cameras Referred to Public Funds
Meanwhile, Zamalek Executive Director Hassan Moussa addressed administrative inventory discrepancies during an appearance on the ON E television program El-Classico hosted by Siham Saleh. Moussa revealed that missing assets—including 60 PlayStation devices, two live-streaming cameras, and 147 unlocated cameras found during inventory checks—have moved beyond administrative notes into an official public funds investigation. Moussa stated that judicial authorities are examining the circumstances of the missing equipment to establish accountability, adding that he operates under pressure despite efforts by some internal board members seeking his departure. Moussa also mentioned that files and incidents have accumulated over past years, noting that in 2021, when Hussein El-Samari held responsibility and Moussa served as first deputy, periodic inventory checks took place on January 7. Moussa further stated that a person had claimed to be an electronics engineer before it later appeared that the individual held an industrial diploma as a technical welder.
Board Disclosures on Contract Information Leaks
Addressing internal club affairs during his television interview, Moussa stated that Zamalek President Hussein Labib and Vice President Hisham Nasr are fully aware of individuals both inside and outside the board who leak contracts and club information. The executive director maintained that certain individuals with competing interests attempt to exert indirect influence, but club leadership remains fully cognizant of the sources responsible for circulating internal documents. Moussa emphasized that people both inside and outside the club understand the nature of the actions taken by the person leaking contracts and news, and they continuously track that individual’s movements and work. Moussa confirmed that he has not left his position and has not been dispensed with, stating, I know how to work under pressure.
