16 Egyptian travel agencies prosecuted for facilitating fraudulent Hajj trips, leading to 450 pilgrim deaths and revocation of their licenses.
Egypt is prosecuting 16 travel agencies and their managers for allegedly facilitating fraudulent Hajj trips, following the deaths of at least 450 pilgrims during this year's pilgrimage. The Egyptian government has revoked the licenses of these agencies and referred their managers to the public prosecutor's office. The companies are accused of not providing essential services such as medical care and appropriate accommodation to the pilgrims, which caused their suffering in the extreme heat.
June 22, 2024
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