Egyptian TV presenter and influencer Sarah Khalifa (39) was sentenced to death by hanging by a Cairo criminal court for financing and coordinating an international synthetic drug ring. The sentence was confirmed in September 2026 following the required non-binding review by Egypt's Grand Mufti. Key Case Details Verdicts & Sentences: Out of 28 defendants in the trial, the court issued 12 death sentences (including Khalifa and her brother), 9 life sentences, and 7 acquittals. Khalifa also received an additional 5-year sentence for related kidnapping and assault charges. Raid & Seizures: A 2025 investigation led authorities to two Cairo apartments functioning as illicit processing labs, seizing over 750 kg of synthetic cannabinoids, imported precursor chemicals, processing machinery, and illegal firearms. Public Profile: Khalifa had over 2.5 million social media followers and hosted Mission Impossible, a TV show focused on security and criminology. She also owned an aesthetic clinic and an event production company. Defense & Appeal: Khalifa maintains her innocence, claiming she was framed. Her defense t