Yes — electronic evidence is fully recognized and carries the same legal weight as traditional evidence in Egyptian courts. Article 11 of Law No. 175 of 2018 explicitly states that evidence derived or extracted from electronic devices, equipment, data carriers, information systems, computer programs, or any information technology tools has the same probative value as conventional evidence. This means data from your phone, laptop, cloud accounts, or messaging apps can be admitted and used against you in court.
Authorities also have significant powers to access this data during investigations. Article 6 allows the competent investigating authority to issue reasoned orders to judicial police officers for surveillance or data collection measures for up to 30 days, renewable once. Article 9 grants the Public Prosecutor — or a delegated senior prosecutor — additional powers to compel access to data when sufficient evidence of a serious offense exists.
If you are arrested or questioned in Egypt in connection with a cybercrime, do not attempt to delete data from your devices, as this could itself constitute a criminal act under Article 17 (which criminalizes unlawful deletion or destruction of data). Instead, exercise your right to remain silent, request consular assistance from your home country's embassy, and engage an Egyptian criminal defense lawyer immediately. Being cooperative with lawful requests while legally protected is always the safest course of action.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Egypt.