15/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division:
As part of the daily efforts carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat crimes, especially cybercrime and online fraud, the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau of the Judicial Police Unit received a complaint from a Syrian national who had fallen victim to fraud after being deceived with promises of securing a travel visa to a European country through advertisements posted on several social media platforms.
After contacting him and agreeing that payment would be made upon his arrival in the intended country, he was later asked, under the pretext of verifying that he possessed USD 7,000 to initiate the procedures, to transfer the amount through an electronic application to one of his relatives and then send a copy of the receipt as proof of ownership of the funds. Once he complied and sent the receipt, the gang swiftly forged a Syrian identity card in the recipient’s name bearing the photo of one of the operators and seized the money transfer.
Through technical and investigative follow-up, the bureau determined that the mastermind of the gang, who lures victims—most of them Syrian nationals—operates from Syrian territory and coordinates with an individual in Brital who forges Lebanese and Syrian identity cards and dispatches people to collect money transfers using those forged documents in exchange for financial compensation.
Following investigations and surveillance operations, a patrol from the bureau caught the latter in the act while attempting to collect a money transfer using a forged identity card, after setting up a tight ambush in the town of Ferzol. The operation involved gunfire and resistance against the patrol officers. He was identified as:
A. F. (born in 1998, Lebanese)
During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him and admitted carrying out numerous similar operations.
The suspect was referred to the competent judicial authority, while search and investigation notices were circulated against the remaining individuals involved. Efforts are ongoing to arrest them, upon the instruction of the competent judiciary.
Warning:
The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces urges citizens and residents alike to remain cautious of various fraud schemes. In this context, it advises against sending copies of payment receipts, official documents (financial or otherwise), or photographs thereof to any suspicious or untrusted party in order to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the specialized units of the Internal Security Forces to combat smuggling activities and arrest those involved throughout Lebanese territory, particularly drug smuggling operations, the Bekaa Investigation Division of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit received information regarding an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into Syria through illegal dirt roads. Following surveillance and monitoring, a force from the aforementioned division set up a carefully planned ambush on 22/05/2026 in the Masharii Al-Qaa area to thwart the smuggling operation and arrest those involved. After an exchange of gunfire with the smugglers, officers seized a Mercedes van, a Bart motorcycle, and a quantity of narcotic pills (Captagon) packed in nylon bags. The seized shipment weighed approximately 211 kilograms and contained around 1,172,000 Captagon pills, packed inside 1,192 nylon bags, each weighing 176 grams and marked with the phrase “Made in Germany.” As a result of the investigations conducted by the division to identify the smugglers who fled following the exchange of gunfire, one of the suspects was arrested in less than two hours after the ambush. He was identified as: W. S. (born in 2000, Syrian national) The identity of the van driver was also established, and a wanted notice was issued against him. Efforts are ongoing to arrest him, while investigations continue in coordination with the competent judicial authorities.
1/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: On 11/05/2026, a patrol from the Division Branch arrested: Z. M. (born in 1967, Lebanese) for carrying out numerous fraud, scam, and impersonation operations using various methods in the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon. It was also established that he has a criminal record involving fraud, deception, and impersonation offenses. The detainee was referred to the Beiteddine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit for further investigation. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent judicial authority. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judiciary, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulates the photograph of the detainee and requests anyone who has fallen victim to his activities and recognizes him to report to the Beiteddine Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit or contact either of the following numbers: 25-300216 or 25-300187, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
30/5/2026
issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: One of the contracting companies will carry out cleaning works in the Airport Tunnel on the westbound carriageway (Airport–Khaldeh) on 31/05/2026, between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. During this period, the aforementioned carriageway will be closed until the completion of the works. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures and comply with the instructions and guidance of the Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as the directional traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
30/5/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division: As part of the continuous efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces units to combat crimes and arrest perpetrators across Lebanese territory, the Information Branch obtained information regarding the activities of an unidentified individual involved in motorcycle theft operations in the areas of the Kuwaiti Embassy and Hazmieh. Following intensive investigations and inquiries, one of the Branch’s patrols succeeded in arresting him in the Hazmieh area. He was identified as: A. R. A. (born in 2006, Syrian) He was arrested while riding a blue “GR” motorcycle without license plates, which was found to be stolen and subsequently seized. A search conducted on him led to the seizure of a mobile phone, an amount of money, and a foreign SIM card. During interrogation, he confessed to carrying out several motorcycle theft operations in the Kuwaiti Embassy and Hazmieh areas. He also admitted that the motorcycle on which he was arrested had been stolen, along with another motorcycle, on 05/05/2026 from in front of City Center in the Hazmieh area. The owner of the seized motorcycle was contacted and the vehicle was returned to him. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he, along with the seized items, was referred to the competent authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.
28/5/2026
