r/Egypt • u/Bulky-Feature-5083 • 14h ago
Discussion على القهوة Verifying document authenticity
Hey all.
Needing some help here - basically I’m from Australia and never been to Egypt - extended family member has sold his business and house in Egypt and is moving entire money here which is about 1.5 million dollar USD.
Long story short, local bank in Australia has rejected ALL documents on basis of this particular document as there is no such court in Egypt and the document looks suspicious. The amount is written “1.5 million dollar USD approximately” has also have the bank questioned why is it approximately which we said it’s variance due to exchange rate and fees.
This document supposedly translated at family court and approved by another court through a local lawyer in Egypt who has taken responsibility over this.
Is this actually fake?
Are we in trouble ?
I have contacted lawyer and he has said it’s all legal and he would just send money but as per law it will all be blocked here in Australia as we don’t have legitimate source to show proof of where it’s coming from.