Lawyer files complaint against Mohamed Ramadan over 'Habouba' video

Mohamed Ramadan faces new legal scrutiny after attorney Hitham Mohammed submitted a formal complaint to the Public Prosecutor. The filing requests an examination of a video circulating on social media platforms, which features the artist alongside a song titled "Habouba."

Details of the legal complaint

The complaint seeks verification of the scenes contained within the clip. According to the document, the video shows Ramadan removing some of his clothing and lowering his trousers. The petitioner demands that competent authorities investigate the circumstances under which the footage was filmed and published, specifically determining if it was made available to the general public without restrictions.

Beyond the content itself, the request extends to identifying the account responsible for the initial publication. Authorities are asked to confirm whether the video is authentically attributed to Ramadan. Additionally, the original digital file must undergo technical analysis to detect any signs of editing, montage, or truncation.

Legal basis and intent

The lawyer grounded the complaint in Article 278 of the Egyptian Penal Code. The filing calls for an assessment of this article’s applicability to the incident, focusing on the presence of necessary legal elements, particularly publicity and criminal intent.

In the memorandum accompanying the complaint, the petitioner clarified that the action does not constitute a judgment on the artist’s performance or personal appearance. Instead, the goal is to verify the nature of the acts depicted in the video. The final determination regarding potential legal violations rests with the competent authorities, based on the outcomes of investigations and technical examinations.