Who is Sarah Khalifa, the TV presenter sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Egypt

Sarah Khalifa, a 39-year-old Egyptian TV presenter, was sentenced to death by hanging by a Cairo court for her involvement in a drug trafficking network. Prior to her arrest in April 2025, she gained fame hosting TV shows and launching a cosmetic surgery clinic. The investigation revealed that she financed the criminal operation, which involved the seizure of over 750 kilograms of drugs. Additionally, she was sentenced to five years in prison for the kidnapping and assault of her private driver.