TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case

World drugsEgyptTop News TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case Sarah Halifa Relevant News TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case 6 September 2026 Child benefit expanded to cover 17,000 more families 6 September 2026 Alliances become new battleground in DISY presidential race 6 September 2026 newsroom 6 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted in one of the country’s biggest drug cases. A Cairo court imposed the death penalty on the 39-year-old presenter and 11 other defendants after finding them guilty of forming an organised criminal group to produce and traffic drugs. Egyptian media have described the case as a “major drug case”. The final verdict was issued after consultation with Egypt’s Grand Mufti, as required in death penalty cases in the country. Charges over synthetic drug production According to the indictment, Khalifa and the other defendants were accused of setting up a network to obtain materials used to manufacture synthetic drugs for sale. Authorities said more than 750kg of drugs and raw materials were seized during the investigation. Premises allegedly used as laboratories were also found, along with unlicensed weapons and ammunition. Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death by hanging in Egypt over a major drug case.She and 11 others were convicted of forming an organized criminal gang to manufacture and traffic synthetic drugs, allegedly using imported materials.… pic.twitter.com/UydFSoHAgT— Clash Report (@clashreport) September 5, 2026 Television career and business activities Khalifa became known to Egyptian audiences through the programme Mission Impossible, which focused on security and crime-related issues. Alongside her television work, she ran a cosmetic surgery clinic and an events production company. Khalifa denied the charges, saying she had no connection to drugs and had seen them for the first time when authorities showed her photographs of them. Verdict can be appealed The case is not yet closed despite the conviction, as the defendants have the right to appeal the ruling. Egypt applies the death penalty for certain serious offences, including terrorism, murder and drug trafficking. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Child benefit expanded to cover 17,000 more families Alliances become new battleground in DISY presidential race Dollar rallies as oil surge revives rate-hike bets Public service hiring overhaul targets two-year recruitment delays Fuel prices surge again as diesel nears record highs Turkey turns occupied north into military hub as regional tensions rise Cyprus temperatures to reach 38°C as seasonal low pressure hits Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.