Government warns Muslim Brotherhood asset-holders of legal action

The committee overseeing the dissolution of the now-defunct Muslim Brotherhood organization, affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development, has issued a warning to individuals holding assets that belong to the group. The committee cautioned that those who do not settle their legal status may face charges including money laundering and other offenses.

In a statement released today, the committee said that anyone in possession of movable or immovable property that belonged to the dissolved association—whether the property is registered in their name, transferred to them, or held under any form of agreement such as lease or rental contracts—must rectify their legal status and reach a settlement before the deadline set by the Ministry of Social Development. Failure to comply will result in legal accountability and prosecution in accordance with the law.

The committee noted that certain properties and funds have been closely monitored, particularly those not officially disclosed and that were transferred from the association, either directly or through inheritance.

On May 14, 2025, the Ministry of Social Development granted a one-month grace period to those who had not yet regularized their status. They were instructed to appear before the committee and provide supporting documentation and data, under penalty of legal liability.

These actions follow the decision by the dissolution committee, which is based on the Court of Cassation ruling No. (2019/8392) dated Feb. 10, 2020. The ruling determined that the Muslim Brotherhood Association, originally established in 1946, was legally considered dissolved as of June 16, 1953. The decision also refers to Article 11(b) of Regulation No. 57 of 2010 and its amendments, which outline the provisions for the dissolution of basic organizations.

As per Article 25 of the current Associations Law, all assets and holdings of the dissolved association will be transferred to the Associations Support Fund under the Ministry of Social Development.