Egyptian actress Mona Zaki’s lawyer, Samer Fasih, has broken his silence over reports circulating about a legal dispute involving an apartment previously owned by the actress and claims that her funds and bank accounts had been subject to seizure.
In a statement, Fasih explained that the dispute dates back to an apartment on Syria Street in the Mohandessin area of Giza, which Mona Zaki had purchased from a real estate company. According to the lawyer, the ownership contract contained a registered mortgage in favor of the Egyptian Real Estate Bank against the selling company, rather than against Zaki personally.
The contract also reportedly required the selling company to settle the mortgage and release the property from the associated liability.
Mona Zaki Sold the Apartment in 2023
According to the statement, Mona Zaki sold the apartment on January 25, 2023, for EGP 5 million.
Her lawyer said the sale price was less than half the apartment’s market value at the time, with the reduced price taking into consideration the existing mortgage on the property.
The sales agreement reportedly included provisions requiring the real estate company to settle its outstanding debt with the bank.
The dispute later escalated after the buyer settled the bank debt in order to release the mortgage, according to the lawyer, without consulting Mona Zaki or informing her beforehand.
The buyer subsequently filed legal proceedings seeking reimbursement for the amount he had paid.
Court Ruling Involving EGP 3.63 Million
Fasih said that a default judgment issued in May 2025 ordered Mona Zaki to pay EGP 3.63 million, representing the value of the mortgage.
According to her lawyer, the court rejected claims for interest and compensation at that stage.
The defense challenged the ruling, but the challenge was rejected before another appeal was filed and remains before Egypt’s Court of Cassation, according to the statement.
What Is the Status of the Reported Bank Seizure?
The case attracted widespread attention after reports circulated about measures to seize Mona Zaki’s funds and bank accounts as part of enforcement procedures related to the judgment.
The reports generated considerable discussion on social media, with some accounts presenting the development as a direct seizure of the actress’s assets.
However, the legal dispute is more specifically connected to the financial obligations arising from the mortgage and the court proceedings surrounding the apartment.
Mona Zaki’s defense has emphasized that the original mortgage was registered against the selling company rather than against the actress, while the court ruling subsequently placed a financial obligation on her in connection with the dispute.
The Defense Maintains That the Case Is Still Ongoing
The lawyer stressed that the legal proceedings have not reached their final stage, as the appeal remains before the Court of Cassation.
This means that the latest developments should be viewed within the broader context of an ongoing legal dispute rather than as a fully concluded case.
The distinction is particularly important given the widespread circulation of headlines and social media posts that focused solely on the reported seizure procedures without presenting the contractual and judicial background of the dispute.
A Dispute Rooted in a Real Estate Mortgage
At the heart of the case is a real estate transaction involving a property that was subject to a registered mortgage.
According to the defense, the mortgage was connected to the real estate company that originally sold the apartment, while Mona Zaki’s contractual arrangements required the company to settle the debt.
The situation became more complicated following the apartment’s sale to another buyer and the subsequent settlement of the mortgage by that buyer.
The resulting disagreement eventually moved through the courts, culminating in the judgment requiring Zaki to pay EGP 3.63 million.
Why the Case Has Drawn Public Attention
The dispute has attracted significant attention because of Mona Zaki’s high public profile and the sensitive nature of reports concerning the seizure of a celebrity’s financial assets.
The case also illustrates how real estate transactions involving registered mortgages can become legally complicated when responsibilities for outstanding debts are disputed between sellers, buyers and other parties involved in the transaction.
For the actress, however, her defense maintains that the legal process is still ongoing and that the final position remains subject to the decision of the Court of Cassation.
The Broader Legal Picture
The case highlights the importance of carefully examining the legal status of a property before completing a real estate transaction, particularly when a property is subject to a mortgage or other financial obligations.
It also demonstrates the difference between a mortgage registered against a company and the subsequent legal consequences that may arise from contractual arrangements between the parties involved in the sale.
As the appeal remains pending, the final legal outcome of the dispute has yet to be determined.
Conclusion
Mona Zaki’s legal dispute stems from the sale of an apartment in Giza in January 2023 for EGP 5 million, against the backdrop of a registered mortgage linked to the company that originally sold the property.
A court subsequently ordered the actress to pay EGP 3.63 million in connection with the mortgage, while her defense challenged the ruling and continues to pursue the case before the Court of Cassation.
While reports about the seizure of her funds have fueled widespread public discussion, her lawyer has provided additional context, stressing that the original mortgage was registered against the selling company and that the legal dispute remains ongoing.
