Thursday 20/November/2025 – 03:16 AM
The Luxor Court of First Instance issued an important ruling that restored the rights of a citizen who lost his money as a result of an incorrect electronic transfer. The court ruled that the defendant be obligated to return the amount of 50 thousand pounds that he obtained unlawfully, in addition to a legal interest of 4% until the date of payment, in addition to material and moral compensation amounting to 7 thousand pounds.
A transient conversion error turns into a legal dispute
The facts of the case began when a citizen transferred a sum of money via an electronic payment method by mistake, only to later discover that the person to whom the sum had been received refused to return it despite his friendly request, which prompted him to resort to the judiciary to prove his right.
Court: Refusal to return the money is an error requiring compensation
In the merits of its ruling, the court confirmed that the beneficiary’s retention of an amount he received by mistake is considered unjustified enrichment that requires restitution, and that his refusal to return the amount caused the plaintiff material and psychological damage that requires compensation.
The court noted that the rapid development in electronic payment methods does not exempt users from legal responsibility, stressing that electronic transfer errors do not negate the rights of their owners.
Meaning of the ruling: reassurance for citizens and protection of electronic transactions
The ruling carries a clear message to all users of electronic payment methods, that the law provides complete protection in the event of an incorrect transfer, and that the harmed person can recover his money by law, with interest and compensation if it is proven that the other party fails to pay.
