The Haram Prosecution Office in Giza on Sunday released three Spanish tourists after questioning them about an incident in which they were found undressed within the Giza Archaeological Area while taking souvenir photos near the Great Pyramid.
Each tourist was released on bail of LE 5,000.
According to the investigation, the tourists said that they did not mean to commit any public decency violations.
They explained that they simply acted out of a desire to take “funny” photos as a memento, without realizing that their behavior would violate Egyptian law.
The incident began when a patrol from the Tourism and Antiquities Police was conducting its routine security duties at the archaeological site.
Officers noticed three young men were behaving suspiciously near the Great Pyramid of Giza. Upon approaching them, it became clear that they had partially undressed to take photos with a mobile phone.
They were immediately detained and taken to the police station within the site.
The official report stated that the three defendants justified their actions as a common “joke” in their country and claimed they were unaware of the strict Egyptian laws criminalizing nudity in public or tourist areas.
Following their interrogation, the Public Prosecution was notified and took over the investigation. They heard the statements of the tourism police officers who confirmed witnessing the incident as it occurred.
The prosecution also reviewed photographs taken by tourists, which corroborated the events.
After questioning the defendants and reviewing the investigation reports, the Haram Prosecution ordered their release pending further investigation.