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Does Egypt's Cybercrime Law Apply to Foreigners?

Last updated 7/6/20260 viewsProvisional

Egypt's cybercrime law (Article 3) explicitly extends to non-Egyptians who commit offenses abroad if those acts affect Egypt or its interests.

Yes — Egypt's Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law (Law No. 175 of 2018) explicitly applies to non-Egyptians, even if the offending act was committed outside Egypt. Article 3 states that the law covers any non-Egyptian who commits a cybercrime abroad, provided the act affects Egypt, its citizens, its institutions, or its interests in some way.

This means that if you post content online, hack a system, or commit any other offense listed in the law while physically located outside Egypt, you could still face legal consequences under Egyptian law if Egyptian authorities determine that the act had an Egyptian nexus. Article 4 further reinforces this by establishing a framework for international cooperation, meaning Egyptian authorities can work with foreign counterparts to pursue cases across borders.

As a practical matter, expats living in Egypt or those with business ties to the country should be especially cautious. Activities that might seem legal or minor in your home country — such as accessing a private account without permission or sharing certain online content — can carry criminal penalties in Egypt. Always consult a locally qualified lawyer before engaging in any activity that could be considered a cybercrime under this law.

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