Practice Areas
Real Estate Fraud Recovery
If a Cairo seller, broker or developer took your money without delivering, act quickly. Speed decides whether the funds can still be traced and seized.
What the service covers
Recovering money and property for clients defrauded by sellers, brokers or developers in Cairo, through criminal complaints and civil claims.
- Criminal complaints for fraud and breach of trust
- Civil claims for restitution and damages
- Precautionary seizure over the seller's assets
- Enforcement of judgments and settlement negotiation
How we handle it
- 1
Evidence file assembly and legal assessment
- 2
Criminal complaint for fraud or breach of trust
- 3
Civil claim for restitution and damages
- 4
Precautionary seizure and judgment enforcement
Common risks to watch for
- The same unit is sometimes sold to multiple buyers; the first to register or obtain a judgment usually prevails.
- Forged powers of attorney are a common tool in fraudulent sales — verifying the POA at the notary is essential.
- Delay reduces recovery chances: funds are moved and properties resold while victims wait.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner file a fraud complaint in Egypt?
Yes. Foreign nationals have full access to Egyptian prosecution and courts, and can be represented by a lawyer under power of attorney without travelling.
How fast should I act after discovering the fraud?
Immediately. Early precautionary seizure over the seller's assets is often the difference between recovery and a paper judgment.
Can double-sold apartments be recovered?
Often yes, depending on registration dates and possession. We assess priority of rights before filing.
Clients with this matter often also need: litigation lawyer in Cairo for foreign clients, commercial arbitration and CRCICA counsel in Cairo, debt recovery and bounced cheque lawyer in Cairo.
Need a trusted lawyer in Cairo?
A confidential consultation with Mohamed Ashraf Hosny — Tahrir Square office, in front of the Cabinet.