Security apprehends the brother of Rana Raees in possession of prohibited substances The accused denied any connection to the seized items

An Egyptian court has ordered the urgent criminal trial of the brother of actress Rana Raees, over accusations of possessing prohibited substances for use, carrying a sharp tool, driving a vehicle without rear license plates, and suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicating substances in Beverly Hills area under Sheikh Zayed police jurisdiction.

The referral decision came after the Public Prosecution completed its investigations, headed by Counselor Ahmed Osama under the supervision of Counselor Mostafa Barakat, based on police reports, security investigations from Giza Security Directorate, and forensic laboratory results, pending the scheduling of the first trial session.

The incident dates back to when security forces stopped a private vehicle driven by the accused in Beverly Hills after it was found to be operating without rear license plates. During inspection, a bag containing prohibited substances, a bottle of alcoholic beverages, a sharp tool (knife), pepper spray, and a sum of money were found inside the vehicle.

During questioning, the accused denied any link to the seized items, stating that only the money belonged to him and was part of his university expenses, insisting he had no involvement with any prohibited substances.

He further explained that he was returning from his university in Smart Village with friends, and that the rear license plate had fallen off two days earlier due to a minor traffic accident, adding that the seized bag did not belong to him.

The prosecution relied on the testimony of the arresting officer, who confirmed that the items were found within the accused’s control inside the vehicle, as well as the forensic report confirming the presence of prohibited substances and that the bottle contained an alcoholic substance.