Farouk Abd El-Mo’tee was arrested as a minor with others on January 23, 2014 from The Stadium Street in Shabin al-Kum amidst the demonstrations and clashes that took place with the security forces. Under case no. 1002 for the year 2014, they were charged with joining a group established in violation of the provisions of the law, demonstrating without notification, assembly and assaulting the security forces. He was detained pending investigations.