The visual artist Shalimar Al-Sharbatly, wife of director Khaled Youssef, filed an official complaint with the Public Prosecutor against a well-known actress and a lawyer, accusing them of fraud and impersonation, related to an incident that dates back to 2022 in Paris, France.

In her complaint, Al-Sharbatly explained that she faced a legal issue in France, and the accused actress intervened, claiming she could assist through a prominent international lawyer authorized to practice before French courts. However, subsequent investigations revealed that these claims were false.

Large Sums of Money Al-Sharbatly stated that she had signed an official power of attorney for the said lawyer, who presented himself as an international lawyer, and requested large sums of money amounting to $50,000 USD and 1 million Egyptian pounds as fees and case expenses. It later became clear that he had no legal authority and had taken no real judicial action regarding the dispute.

Documents Proving the Fraud Over more than two years, the accused actress continued to promise the return of the money, asking Al-Sharbatly to be patient and wait, without any genuine effort to execute the promises. Al-Sharbatly’s lawyer described this as a form of procrastination and delay.

The complaint confirmed that Al-Sharbatly possesses documents and testimonies proving that she was subjected to fraud through the promotion of a fake lawyer and false claims of legal authority, which constitutes a punishable offense under the law.

Al-Sharbatly’s lawyer called for an urgent judicial investigation, including hearing his client’s testimony, reviewing conversations and voice messages, and examining bank transfers. The case is to be registered as a felony of "fraud, deception, and impersonation," with precautionary measures on the defendants’ funds and accounts to ensure repayment of the money.

The complaint concluded by emphasizing that this legal action is taken to uphold the rule of law and protect rights, affirming Al-Sharbatly’s full confidence in the Egyptian judiciary and law enforcement institutions, and urging the media and the public to exercise accuracy in reporting details of the case until the official investigations are concluded.