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Yehia Galal
edit- Nationality: Egyptian
- Occupation: Judge
- Known for: Head of the Illicit Gains Authority in Egypt
Biography
editYehia Galal was an Egyptian judge who served as the head of the Illicit Gains Authority. He was actively involved in legal proceedings against former officials from the regime of President Hosni Mubarak following the Egyptian revolution of 2011. Galal passed away around 2020–2021 due to lung cancer.
Career
editAs the head of the Illicit Gains Authority, Galal played a significant role in investigating and prosecuting corruption among former government officials. In October 2012, he was instrumental in remanding Fathi Sorour, a former speaker of the Egyptian Parliament, into custody pending investigation. Sorour, along with other officials from Mubarak's regime, faced allegations of illicit wealth accumulation and involvement in the suppression of the 2011 pro-democracy protests.[1][2] Under Galal's leadership, the Illicit Gains Authority conducted thorough investigations into these allegations, part of broader efforts to address corruption and human rights abuses during the Mubarak era. In October 2012, the Authority also ordered the arrest of Fathi Sorour.[3] The Authority later froze the assets of ex-presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq.[4]
Family
editYehia Galal was married to Hanaa Mahgoub. They had two daughters: Maha Galal and Mai Galal. Maha Galal is married to Ahmed Nasr. They have a family including a son, Yahia Nasr, and two daughters, Jaida Nasr and Leen Nasr.
Death
editYehia Galal died around 2020–2021 from lung cancer. Specific details about his final days and the circumstances of his death are not widely documented.
Legacy
editYehia Galal's efforts contributed to transitional justice in post-revolution Egypt, aiming to address corruption and ensure accountability for former regime officials. His legal actions, especially concerning high-profile figures like Fathi Sorour, were part of a broader movement to establish the rule of law and combat corruption in Egypt.
See Also
edit- Egyptian Revolution of 2011 - Hosni Mubarak - Fathi Sorour
References
edit1. "Illicit Gains Authority orders arrest of Fathi Sorour." *أصوات مصرية*. October 14, 2012. [1](http://www.aswatmasriya.com). 2. "Sorour back in custody, arrest warrant issued for Ibrahim Kamel." *Egypt Independent*. [2](https://www.egyptindependent.com/sorour-back-custody-arrest-warrant-issued-ibrahim-kamel/). 3. "Egypt former speaker taken into custody." *Geo.tv*. [3](https://www.geo.tv/latest/51080-egypt-former-speaker-taken-into-custody). 4. "Egypt Unfreezes Assets of Mubarak-Era Tycoon." *AllAfrica*. Published 2013. [4](https://allafrica.com/stories/2013xxxx.html). 5. "Egypt: Illicit Gains Freezes Shafiq's Assets." *AllAfrica*. October 21, 2012. [5](https://allafrica.com/stories/201210220005.html). 6. "A Revolutionary Role or a Remnant of the Past...," *Arab Media & Society*. June 10, 2013. [6](https://www.arabmediasociety.com/a-revolutionary-role-or-a-remnant-of-the-past/).
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- ^ "Egypt former speaker taken into custody." *Geo.tv*. [7](https://www.geo.tv/latest/51080-egypt-former-speaker-taken-into-custody).
- ^ "Sorour back in custody, arrest warrant issued for Ibrahim Kamel." *Egypt Independent*. [8](https://www.egyptindependent.com/sorour-back-custody-arrest-warrant-issued-ibrahim-kamel/).
- ^ "Illicit Gains Authority orders arrest of Fathi Sorour." *أصوات مصرية*. October 14, 2012. [9](http://www.aswatmasriya.com).
- ^ "Egypt: Illicit Gains Freezes Shafiq's Assets." *AllAfrica*. October 21, 2012. [10](https://allafrica.com/stories/201210220005.html).