Cameroonian Footballer Ngwem Arrested in Egypt Over Cheques

Joseph Jonathan Ngwem, a Cameroonian international defender, was arrested at Sphinx International Airport in Cairo while attempting to leave Egypt due to a court ruling regarding unpaid cheques. The ruling, issued in absentia, sentenced him to three years in prison over allegations of issuing cheques without sufficient funds related to a vehicle purchase.

Ngwem, a former player for Egyptian clubs Modern Sport and ZED FC, was apprehended by security officials as he was completing departure formalities. Following his arrest on Saturday, he was transferred to the Cairo Security Directorate for legal proceedings.

The case originated from a complaint by a car dealership owner in Cairo, leading to legal actions and the subsequent court ruling. Details regarding the value of the vehicles and the amount of the disputed cheques have not been disclosed.

Ngwem has not publicly responded to the allegations, which are strictly financial and unrelated to his football career.