The expats urged the interim government to look into all excesses, especially human rights violations committed by the government of Hosni Mubarak and punish culprits one by one.

Moussa's comments Sunday came a day after a constitutional reform panel appointed by the military rulers recommended far-reaching reforms that relaxed eligibility rules for who qualifies to run for president.

Islam Abu Al-Majd, an Egyptian who works as a salesman, said the trials launched by the military council would play a big role in ending political and financial corruption in the country. He said Moussa would be an excellent choice to be Egypt’s president after this crisis.

Ezz Al-Arab Mahmoud, who works in the real estate business, said he was extremely happy with the trial of El-Adly, who he said had ordered the arrest of many innocent people.

Mahmoud was detained during his college days for taking part in a protest march. “At that time, one police officer told me they would take action following instructions from superiors without caring whether the person is innocent,” he said.

Mahmoud said he had even thought of changing his nationality because of the country’s corrupt politicians and bureaucrats.

Rabie Al-Minshawi, a maintenance worker, said the trial against Mubarak’s men opens a new era in Egypt. Shakir Abdul Aziz, a journalist, said the trial should cover not only embezzlement and financial corruption but also the excesses of his police machinery.

Moussa enjoys wide popularity in Egypt, largely because of his scathing criticism of Israel.

El-Adly would be the first from the previous regime to face trial. He was arrested on Feb. 17, along with Tourism Minister Zoheir Garranah and steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz, a senior member of Mubarak's National Democratic Party.