The Egyptian Parliament is preparing to discuss proposed amendments targeting online betting platforms, electronic blackmail, and the spread of online rumors. According to In response to the statements of Representative Ahmed Badawi, Chairman of the Communications and Information Technology Committee in the House of Representatives.
in Data Badawi told the Egyptian daily newspaper Al-Shorouk that the government is expected to present amendments to the Egyptian cybercrime law after Eid Al-Adha.
The proposed changes would explicitly criminalize online betting apps following what it described as a rise in fraud cases linked to these platforms.
According to Badawi. present The legislation does penalize illegal online applications used in cybercrime, but does not specifically mention online betting. He said that the new amendments would directly address electronic gambling and would impose more stringent penalties that could reach life imprisonment in major cases involving organized criminal networks and large-scale fraud.
The proposed amendments would also expand provisions relating to cyber extortion and the dissemination of false information online. Badawi said that lawmakers are seeking to update current legislation in response to the rapid growth of digital platforms and new technologies.
he He added He added that the proposed amendments would target rumors that aim to spread false information or create what he described as a “climate of despair” in the public sphere, noting that individuals who publish or share such content may face penalties under the amended law.
Separately, Bedouin He said The House of Representatives ended preliminary discussions on a draft law regulating children’s use of social networking sites after holding seven sessions on this topic. According to his statements, the government is currently working on finalizing the legislation before submitting it to Parliament.
These proposals come amid widespread debate in Egypt about internet regulation, online fraud, rising data costs, and the impact of social media platforms on children and young users.