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Caligula did not trust the prefect of Egypt, Aulus Avilius Flaccus.

Flaccus had been loyal to Tiberius, had conspired against Caligula's mother and had connections with Egyptian separatists.

In AD 38, Caligula sent Agrippa to Alexandria unannounced to check on Flaccus.

According to Philo, the visit was met with jeers from the Greek population who saw Agrippa as the king of the Jews.

Flaccus tried to placate both the Greek population and Caligula by having statues of the emperor placed in Jewish synagogues.

As a result, riots broke out in the city.

Caligula responded by removing Flaccus from his position and executing him.