Leaks Gain Credibility and Potential to Embarrass Egypt’s Leaders

Mr. Sisi and the generals can be heard laughing at their Persian Gulf patrons; pulling strings to manipulate the courts, the news media and neighboring countries; and stashing billions of dollars in special military accounts outside the control of the civilian government — if the recordings are accurate.

Now, some evidence has emerged to suggest that they are. In three reports submitted to the British police, a respected audio forensics firm has found “moderately strong” evidence to authenticate Mr. Sisi’s voice on two of the recordings and the voice of a top general, Mamdouh Shaheen, on another.

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