Egyptian authorities have detained three tourists who posed nude in the Giza pyramids area, in violation of the country’s public decency laws, Al-Ahram reported.
Detienen a tres turistas en Egipto por intentar tomarse fotos desnudos en la Gran Pirámide de Guiza.#Latinus #InformaciónParaTihttps://t.co/MB6p5JLeG4
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An initial investigation revealed that the individuals attempted to take nude photos behind the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and were apprehended on-site.
During questioning, the tourists reportedly admitted to the act, claiming they were unaware of Egypt’s legal restrictions and that such behavior is not criminalized in their home countries.
Egipto detiene a tres turistas acusados de tomarse fotos desnudos en las pirámideshttps://t.co/4qsOyujeuj
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A police report has been filed, and the suspects have been referred to the public prosecutor. Their nationalities have not been disclosed.