Sisi targets Nakhnooh's network in Egypt
The article discusses the recent efforts by Egyptian authorities to contain and dismantle gangster networks that had historically secured an informal form of influence for the state, accumulated over previous years with the support of the regime itself. Prominent figures in the world of gangsterism, such as Sabria Nakhnooh and Ismail Dollar, have been arrested on charges related to extortion, property damage, and displays of force, as part of a broader campaign aimed at regaining control of the street. Analyses indicate that these actions come amid efforts to weaken the influence of these individuals and to transform them into tools of the state, alongside attempts to impose stricter security control over unofficial networks that formerly wielded significant economic and social power. These networks were an integral part of the complex relationship between the regime and influential figures in the mafia world, drug trade, and other illicit activities. It is also believed that these measures may be accompanied by a shift in how influence is managed, with the goal of bolstering the state's prestige and balancing power between official institutions and street barons, amidst deteriorating security conditions and the daily spread of violence and gangsterism across various regions.
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