The name Amir El-Hilali was once familiar in Egypt’s automotive market. A businessman and former head of the Importers Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce’s Automotive Division, El-Hilali presented himself as a trusted link between Egyptian consumers and imported vehicles, frequently speaking in the language of trade figures, supply chains, and competitive pricing.
Behind this public image, however, authorities say one of the largest mass fraud cases in Egypt’s car sector was quietly unfolding.
According to security sources, Emirati authorities arrested El-Hilali—widely known in the media as the “Car Dealer Conman”—after tracking him internationally. He was later extradited to Egypt through established channels of international judicial cooperation.
Investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly deceived hundreds of citizens by falsely claiming he could import vehicles at prices well below market value. Prosecutors say he exploited his official title and standing within a recognized commercial body to gain victims’ trust, ultimately collecting nearly 2 billion Egyptian pounds before fleeing the country.
As complaints mounted, Egypt’s Public Prosecution, through its International Cooperation Department, launched efforts to trace the suspect’s escape route. An international arrest warrant was issued, followed by a formal extradition request coordinated with judicial authorities in the United Arab Emirates, with the involvement of Interpol Egypt.
The Public Prosecution confirmed that, acting on the directives of the Prosecutor General, the International Cooperation Department completed all necessary legal procedures to recover the fugitive. Continuous coordination with foreign counterparts ultimately led to his arrest, extradition, and transfer to Egyptian authorities.
El-Hilali has since been presented to the competent prosecution in Egypt, where legal proceedings are underway in accordance with applicable laws.
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