CAIRO: Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Amin will stand trial on charges of human trafficking following a decision by the public prosecutor to refer the case to the criminal court.

Al-Amin founded the CBC Group and Modern Network along with the Arab News Agency and Al-Nahar TV.

According to the public prosecution’s statement, Al-Amin sexually assaulted seven young girls.

The referral decision was based on the testimony of 13 witnesses, statements by the victims, an examination of Al-Amin’s phone and medical reports.