Egypt Cracks Down on Fraudulent, Illegal Travel Agents After Hajj Tragedy

Jun 22, 2024, 03:15 PM

Egyptian authorities have taken decisive action against travel agents involved in fraudulent and illegal Hajj trips. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered the revocation of licenses for 16 tourism companies and referred their managers to the public prosecutor's office. This move follows the deaths of over 1,000 pilgrims, mostly Egyptians, during the Hajj in Mecca. The government plans to prosecute the agency managers and impose fines for the victims' families.