Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar
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Mahmoud Abdel Salam Omar is an Egyptian businessman. He is the Chairman of El-Mex Salines, an Egyptian salt production company, and was formerly Chairman of Egypt's Bank of Alexandria
and head of the Egyptian Banks Federation. In May 2011, he was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a maid in his room at New York City's Pierre Hotel.
Omar was Chairman of the Bank of Alexandria
, one of Egypt's largest banks. He is also a former head of the Egyptian Banks Federation, and of the Egyptian American Bank. He is currently the Chairman of El-Mex Salines, an Egyptian salt production company, at which he has worked since 2009.
told authorities that on May 29, 2011, Omar called for room service, asking for a box of tissues to be delivered to his $900-a-night room. She said that when she delivered the tissues to his room, Omar locked his door, grabbed her in a bear hug, and began groping her breasts and kissing her on her neck and lips, squeezed her buttocks, and ground his crotch against her leg. She said that Omar only let her leave after she agreed to give him her phone number, and that she gave him a false one. Police said the maid reported the incident to her supervisor immediately, but that the supervisor told her to report the incident to a hotel security official the following day, and consequently the police weren't notified until the following day. A police spokesman said that detectives found the maid to be credible.
Omar was arrested on May 30, 2011. He was charged with two counts of sexual assault, consisting of sex abuse and forcible touching. He appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court, and was released from Rikers Island
on June 3, 2011, after posting $25,000 cash bail
and surrendering his passport as he awaits trial. Omar is scheduled to return to court on August 23, 2011. His lawyer said he denies the charges.
Bank of Alexandria
The Bank of Alexandria is one of the largest banks in Egypt. It has a market share of almost 7% and had assets of 5.2 billion euros as of June 30, 2006. Intesa Sanpaolo is the major shareholder in the bank. It holds 70.25% of the bank shares, IFC holds 9.75% and the Egyptian Government holds 20%...
and head of the Egyptian Banks Federation. In May 2011, he was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a maid in his room at New York City's Pierre Hotel.
Personal life and banking career
Omar is married, and has four children.Omar was Chairman of the Bank of Alexandria
Bank of Alexandria
The Bank of Alexandria is one of the largest banks in Egypt. It has a market share of almost 7% and had assets of 5.2 billion euros as of June 30, 2006. Intesa Sanpaolo is the major shareholder in the bank. It holds 70.25% of the bank shares, IFC holds 9.75% and the Egyptian Government holds 20%...
, one of Egypt's largest banks. He is also a former head of the Egyptian Banks Federation, and of the Egyptian American Bank. He is currently the Chairman of El-Mex Salines, an Egyptian salt production company, at which he has worked since 2009.
Sexual assault charges
A 44-year-old maid at the Pierre Hotel on New York City's Upper East SideUpper East Side
The Upper East Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, between Central Park and the East River. The Upper East Side lies within an area bounded by 59th Street to 96th Street, and the East River to Fifth Avenue-Central Park...
told authorities that on May 29, 2011, Omar called for room service, asking for a box of tissues to be delivered to his $900-a-night room. She said that when she delivered the tissues to his room, Omar locked his door, grabbed her in a bear hug, and began groping her breasts and kissing her on her neck and lips, squeezed her buttocks, and ground his crotch against her leg. She said that Omar only let her leave after she agreed to give him her phone number, and that she gave him a false one. Police said the maid reported the incident to her supervisor immediately, but that the supervisor told her to report the incident to a hotel security official the following day, and consequently the police weren't notified until the following day. A police spokesman said that detectives found the maid to be credible.
Omar was arrested on May 30, 2011. He was charged with two counts of sexual assault, consisting of sex abuse and forcible touching. He appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court, and was released from Rikers Island
Rikers Island
Rikers Island is New York City's main jail complex, as well as the name of the island on which it sits, in the East River between Queens and the mainland Bronx, adjacent to the runways of LaGuardia Airport. The island itself is part of the borough of the Bronx, though it is included as part of...
on June 3, 2011, after posting $25,000 cash bail
Bail
Traditionally, bail is some form of property deposited or pledged to a court to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding that the suspect will return for trial or forfeit the bail...
and surrendering his passport as he awaits trial. Omar is scheduled to return to court on August 23, 2011. His lawyer said he denies the charges.