the Head of tax administration of Egypt Abdul Azim Hussein was arrested on charges of receiving bribes, said the Prosecutor's office on Saturday.
"Was phone calls and meetings confirmed that he received money and gifts as bribes," - said in the message.
the Prosecutor did not disclose any details, but state news Agency MENA said Abdul Azim Hussein received bribes from some chartered accountants who has dealt with the tax authority.
the Acting head of the tax service of Egypt appointed his Deputy Reda Abdul Kader, said the Ministry of Finance on Saturday.
In September in Egypt a wave of anti-government protests against tough economic policy with the allegations of the authorities of the country of corruption and extravagance.
In recent years, Egyptian authorities have made notable efforts to improve tax collection and combat tax evasion, tougher laws and public campaigns to encourage people to resolve their tax issues.
In 2018, after the arrest of several senior officials on corruption charges, Egypt climbed 12 places on the 105th place in the corruption index by Transparency International is calculated for 180 countries.
