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Yehia Galal Fadl Aly was an Egyptian judge who served as the head of the Illicit Gains Authority (IGA), a governmental body tasked with investigating corruption and unlawful enrichment among public officials.[1] Galal played a pivotal role in Egypt's judicial reform in 2006 and Egypt's post-2011 revolution anti-corruption efforts, targeting prominent figures from the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak.[2] He passed away around 2020–2021 due to lung cancer.
Yehia Galal | |
|---|---|
يحيى جلال | |
 Yehia Galal (pictured) | |
| Head of Illicit Gains Authority | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Egypt |
| Died | Egypt |
| Spouse | Hanaa Mahgoub |
| Children | Maha Galal, Mai Galal |
| Residence(s) | Alexandria, Egypt; later Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation | Judge, public official |
| Known for | Anti-corruption oversight, public service |
Career
[edit]Judicial Reform and Independence (2006)
During his tenure as Vice President of the Alexandrian Cassation Court, Yehia Galal played a pivotal role in Egypt’s judicial reform movement of the early 2000s. He was a central figure in the 2006 judicial crisis, aligning with reformist judges like Assem Abdel Gabbar and Nagi Dirbala to publicly challenge executive interference and defend the independence of the judiciary.[3][4][5]
Galal’s criticism of electoral corruption and public support for greater judicial autonomy drew political backlash. He was summoned for investigation by the head of the Cassation Court at the time, Fathi Khalifa, due to statements made during media appearances that condemned state practices and endorsed transparency.[6] Despite the pressure—including reported retaliation that affected his prospects in the niyaba—Galal remained outspoken, advocating for institutional integrity and the rule of law.[1]
His actions contributed to a broader shift within the judiciary, helping to establish judges as active participants in Egypt’s civil and political reform landscape.
Leadership of Illicit Gains Authority
Yehia Galal assumed his position as head of the Illicit Gains Authority of Egypt on October 1st, 2012, succeeding Counselor Assem Al-Gohary.[7] As head of the Illicit Gains Authority, Galal led investigations into illicit wealth accumulation by former government officials. In October 2012, he ordered the arrest of Fathi Sorour, the former Speaker of the People's Assembly, after Sorour failed to appear for questioning regarding his financial disclosures.[2][8][9]
Galal's tenure also saw the IGA issue arrest warrants and impose travel bans on other prominent figures. In October 2012, an arrest warrant was issued for Ibrahim Nafaa, former editor-in-chief of the state-run Al-Ahram newspaper, over allegations of exploiting his position to amass wealth disproportionate to his income.[10] Similarly, the IGA imposed a travel ban on Samir Ragab, former editor-in-chief of Al-Gomhouriya, due to accusations of illicit gains.[11]
Under Galal's leadership, the IGA also froze the assets of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik as part of ongoing corruption investigations.[12][13] His role was widely covered in local Egyptian media for his commitment to transparency and the legal pursuit of former regime officials.[14][15]
Later career
[edit]During the 2010s, Yehia Galal remained an influential figure in Egypt’s legal system. In 2017, Galal joined the legal defense team for Judges Asim Abdel-Gabbar and Hisham Raouf, who faced disciplinary proceedings over their involvement in drafting anti-torture legislation with a civil society group.[16] The case drew national attention, as the judges were accused of engaging in politics in violation of judicial rules.[17]
Family
[edit]
Yehia Galal was married to Hanaa Mahgoub. They had two daughters: Maha Galal and Mai Galal. Maha Galal is married to Ahmed Nasr. They have three children: a son, and two daughters. Mai Galal also had two children, a son and a daughter. As of 2025, there isn't reliable source to evidence this, other than images and verbal confirmation by Yehia Galal's family.
Death
[edit]Galal is reported to have died around 2020–2021 from lung cancer. Specific details about his final days and the circumstances of his death are not widely documented.
Legacy
[edit]Yehia Galal's efforts significantly contributed to transitional justice in post-revolution Egypt, aiming to address corruption and ensure accountability for former regime officials.[2][8][9] His legal actions against high-profile figures were part of broader efforts to establish the rule of law and combat corruption in Egypt.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Report on the Status of the Judiciary, Egyptian Judges Club, 2006 (Arabic).
- ^ a b c "Egypt authorities order arrest of Mubarak-era parliamentary speaker Fathi Sorour". Ahram Online. 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Egypt judges take protest to the street", Al Jazeera, 17 March 2006.
- ^ a b "Judges and the Struggle for Judicial Independence in Egypt", Jadaliyya.
- ^ "نائب رئيس محكمة النقض يعترف بوجود قضاء استثنائي داخل القضاء الطبيعي | المصري اليوم". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "المستشار يحيي جلال لـ«رئيس محكمة النقض»: رئيس الجمهورية ورئيس الوزراء اعترفوا بعدم نزاهة الانتخابات | المصري اليوم". www.almasryalyoum.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ ربيع, أحمد (2012-10-11). "بروفايل .. يحيى جلال.. الباحث عن ثروات النظام السابق". الوطن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ a b "Egypt former speaker taken into custody". Geo.tv.
- ^ a b MENA (2012-10-14). "Illicit Gains Authority orders arrest of Sorour". Egypt Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Illicit Gains Authority issues arrest warrant against former Al-Ahram head". Egypt Independent. 9 October 2012.
- ^ "IGA Imposes Travel Ban On Samir Ragab". Amwal Al Ghad. 10 October 2012.
- ^ "Egypt: Illicit Gains Freezes Shafiq's Assets". AllAfrica. 21 October 2012.
- ^ "IGA Freezes Ahmed Shafiq's Wealth". Amwal Al Ghad. 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2025-06-11.
- ^ "Yehia Galal: No Compromise on Corruption", Al-Shorouk, 23 October 2012 (Arabic).
- ^ تحقيقات-ثروات-رموز-النظام-السابق-بين-الحفظ-والمتابعة "Investigations into the fortunes of former regime figures", Youm7, 27 April 2013 (Arabic).
- ^ CIHRS (2018-02-04). "مصر | منظمات حقوقية: إحالة المستشارين هشام رؤوف وعاصم عبد الجبار للصلاحية عقوبة سياسية". مركز القاهرة لدراسات حقوق الإنسان (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "تأجيل محاكمة قاضيين بتهمة «إعداد مشروع لمكافحة التعذيب في السجون»". shbabbek.com. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2025-07-02.