21/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces
– Public Relations Division:
Based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photo of the detainee:
H. B. M. (born in 1979, Lebanese), who has prior records for fraud and forgery crimes.
He was arrested for fraud and deception through social media after using a Facebook page and a foreign phone number to deceive his victims, most of whom were Syrian nationals, by claiming he could secure entry visas to European countries in exchange for sums of money.
In order to gain their trust, he required the presence of a “guarantor” during meetings held inside his vehicle after agreeing on the amount to be paid. He would then, through a fraudulent sleight-of-hand technique, replace the money received from the victim with another bundle of similar size but of much lower value and consisting of low-denomination currency notes. He would then place the amount inside an envelope, seal and sign it, and hand it over to the victim and the guarantor under the pretext of keeping it until the issuance of the fictitious “visa,” in order to reassure them and convince them of the seriousness of the procedures, before disappearing.
Investigations revealed that the detainee had carried out multiple fraud operations, the latest of which involved stealing USD 21,000 from one of his victims.
Therefore, the General Directorate requests anyone who has fallen victim to his acts and recognizes him to contact the Information Branch at 1788 in preparation for the necessary legal procedures.
Warning:
The General Directorate warns against falling victim to similar fraud schemes and calls on individuals wishing to obtain travel visas abroad to deal exclusively with the concerned embassies. It also urges them to verify the authenticity of advertisements related to such matters on all social media platforms by consulting the official website of the relevant embassy before taking any action, in order to avoid becoming victims of fraud and scam networks.
Issued by the Internal Security Forces – Directorate General – Public Relations Division The following announcement: At 7:00 a.m. on November 15, 2026, the Lebanese Cycling Federation will organize the “Lebanon Independence Road Cycling Race,” covering a distance of approximately 47 km. The race will start on the coastal highway, in front of Campomatic Company, near the pedestrian bridge in Bourj Hammoud, heading towards Jounieh and Byblos, then climbing towards Annaya along the main road. The finish line will be near the Lebanese Army checkpoint in Annaya. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Pursuant to instructions from the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the photograph of the arrested individual: H. M. Ch. (born in 2004, Lebanese national), for allegedly committing multiple robbery offenses in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. Accordingly, the Directorate General requests that anyone who has fallen victim to his alleged crimes contact the Baabda Judicial Unit, التابعة to the Judicial Police Unit, at either of the following telephone numbers: 05-921115 or 05-922173, in order to initiate the necessary legal proceedings against him.
14/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announces the following: A contracting company will carry out water pipeline installation works in the Mar Maroun area of Ashrafieh, on a side street branching off Lebanon Street, in front of Huvelin University, according to the following schedule: Phase One: Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 6, 2026. Phase Two: From 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, until midnight at the beginning of Monday, November 23, 2026. These works will result in the closure of the road to traffic at the specified location, with traffic diverted towards Abdel Wahab El-Inglizi Street. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these arrangements and comply with the instructions and directions of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the posted traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
13/11/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the ongoing efforts by the Internal Security Forces to arrest individuals wanted by the judiciary, on November 13, 2026, the Mount Lebanon Investigation Unit, to the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, received information concerning the presence of a dangerous wanted individual in the Al-Rihab area. Following investigations and surveillance operations, a force from the aforementioned unit proceeded to the area and, in a swift operation at the entrance to the Sabra Market, managed to arrest the individual identified as: H. H. N. (born in 1994, Lebanese national, according to his own statements). He was wanted by the judiciary for several offenses, including forming a criminal gang, stealing motorcycles, purchasing and reselling stolen goods, as well as opening fire. It was also established that a video circulating on social media showed him stealing motorcycles from various locations. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was handed over to the competent authority pursuant to instructions from the judiciary.
13/11/2026
