byGanz does not tolerate or condone any sort of harassment or drug consumption in our events, in fact, we are known to the most strict organisers when it comes to these matters and the security of our guests. We have faith in the Egyptian judiciary system and that he will be released sooner rather than later. Despite the above, Ahmed Ganzoury is still under detention pending investigation and it's unclear how long that might take. Ganzoury's agency, byGanz, gave RA the following statement: "Ahmed Ganzoury is not connected to the case, nor is he responsible for anything that happens after any of the parties he organises or outside the jurisdiction of the event doors. HRW also noted that several websites have launched a smear campaign against Ganzoury "based on his perceived sexual orientation." A person with knowledge of the matter told Human Rights Watch (HRW) that the rape survivor did not accuse Ganzoury of any wrongdoing. However, the exact nature of Ganzoury's charges remain unclear. In August, several people, including the well-known entertainment magnate Ganzoury, were arrested and detained, news agencies reported. Unmarried Egyptians of different genders are not legally allowed to rent hotel rooms and the Fairmont Nile City has since pledged to assist authorities on the case. The incident, which is currently being investigated by Egypt's Prosecutor General, was initially reported by Assault Police, an Instagram account dedicated to helping victims of sexual violence.
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The party, which featured Dutch DJ Joris Voorn and took place at Cairo's Fairmont Nile City hotel (pictured right), was hosted by Ganzoury's company, but the crime occurred at a private afterparty in the hotel that wasn't affiliated with Ganzoury, according to independent news site Egyptian Streets. In July, allegations emerged that an 18-year-old woman was drugged and gang raped on the night of one of Ganzury's events in 2014. Over the past few months, Egypt's capital city has been consumed with a high-profile case of sexual assault that involves prominent nightlife entrepreneur Ahmed Ganzoury and the sons of elite families.