Egyptian Public Prosecution building.
The decision was issued by the New Cairo Prosecution, which is questioning Nakhnoukh over the sources of his wealth, as several financial transactions are currently under examination.
According to prosecutors, investigators are reviewing police reports and technical findings submitted by relevant authorities to determine the validity of the allegations.
Nakhnoukh and several associates were arrested following a financial dispute at a luxury car dealership in New Cairo, which triggered a broader investigation.
The latest detention order comes as authorities continue separate financial investigations linked to the broader case involving Nakhnoukh.
Earlier this week, the Public Prosecution ordered precautionary measures against Nakhnoukh and other defendants, including asset freezes and travel bans pending the outcome of the investigations.
However, a judicial source said on Monday that measures were taken to ensure the continued operation of companies linked to the case, stressing that the precautionary actions against any shareholder do not affect the businesses’ operations, employees’ rights, or obligations toward clients and partners.
In a related development, security forces on Wednesday rearrested television presenter Julie Amin after she failed to appear before prosecutors despite being officially summoned in connection with the case.
Her arrest followed a prosecution order for her detention and appearance as investigators continue examining allegations related to the transfer of ownership of a Range Rover vehicle reportedly belonging to Nakhnoukh.
Prosecutors are currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the vehicle transfer and are expected to question Amin before deciding on further legal measures.
The Public Prosecution had previously issued an arrest warrant for Amin after she failed to appear before investigators to complete procedures related to the case.
The investigations are part of a wider probe involving Nakhnoukh and several associates.
In recent days, authorities have questioned and detained several suspects while examining financial transactions, property ownership records, and other evidence linked to the case.
No final charges have yet been announced by prosecutors, and investigations remain ongoing.
Sabri Nakhnoukh’s past criminal record is defined by a major 2013 conviction following a high-profile raid on his Alexandria villa by Egyptian security forces.
In May 2013, the Alexandria Criminal Court sentenced him to life imprisonment of 25 years for the unlicensed possession of firearms, forgery of official documents, and the illegal breeding of dangerous wild animals. He received an additional three-year sentence for the possession of narcotics intended for personal use.
Although Egypt’s highest appellate court, the Court of Cassation, officially rejected his appeal and upheld the 28-year sentence in November 2014, he was prematurely released from prison in May 2018 after receiving a presidential pardon.
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