The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces’ units to combat various forms of crime, particularly armed robberies and thefts across the different regions of Lebanon, the Information Branch received intelligence indicating that two unidentified individuals had been carrying out robberies targeting people by misleading them into believing that they would sell them digital currencies in exchange for cash. One of these incidents took place in the Jounieh area on September 29, 2026, when two individuals riding a motorcycle robbed a citizen of USD 10,000 after convincing him that they would exchange the amount for the digital currency USDT. They then fled to an unknown destination. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch’s personnel managed to identify both suspects, one of whom was identified as: H. A. (born in 2001, Lebanese national). On October 21, 2026, following surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch managed to arrest him in the Nabaa area. During questioning, he confessed to the charges against him, namely, carrying out the aforementioned robbery in the Jounieh area in collaboration with another individual. Together, they had stolen USD 10,000 from the victim after making him believe that they would sell him digital currency. He also admitted to using narcotics. The necessary legal measures were taken against the arrested individual, who was subsequently handed over to the competent authorities, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are still underway to arrest his accomplice.

9/11/2026

The Directorate General of Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division issued the following statement: Following a complaint filed by Bank of the Mediterranean against several companies and individuals on charges of forgery and the use of forged documents, the Beirut Judicial Police Unit launched an investigation to uncover the circumstances of the case, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of investigations and inquiries, as well as efforts to trace the origin of the documents, the Beirut Judicial Detachment managed to identify an individual who claimed to be an employee of a bank. He was subsequently arrested after being lured into a trap. He was identified as: H. N. (born in 1975, Lebanese national). Upon searching him, evidence was found indicating his involvement, along with others, in forging banking and commercial documents, including documents related to increases in companies’ capital. As the investigation continued, the Detachment managed to identify and arrest the main suspect in the Hamra area. He was identified as: M. A. R. (born in 1994, Lebanese national). During questioning, he admitted to carrying out the forgery operations inside his residence in Bchamoun. Accordingly, a force from the Detachment raided the residence and seized equipment, papers, and documents related to the forgery operations. After it was established that the computer and the bag containing the stamps had been transferred to his parents’ residence in the Hay el-Sellom area, the residence was raided, and the computer and the bag were seized. Upon examining the forged documents, investigators found bank account statements, deposit documents relating to increases in companies’ capital, school and university certificates, employment and Social Security certificates, commercial documents, company registration certificates, and religious clerics’ identification cards attributed to Al-Azhar University. In addition, 16 forged stamps were seized. The Detachment also managed to arrest other individuals involved, namely: A. Y. H. (born in 1986, Lebanese national). H. S. (born in 1978, Lebanese national). H. A. (born in 1965, Lebanese national). Accordingly, and pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the Directorate General of Internal Security Forces is publishing the photographs of M. A. R., H. S., and H. N. Anyone who has fallen victim to their activities is requested to report to the Beirut Judicial Detachment, under the Judicial Police Unit, located at Barbar el-Khazen Barracks in Verdun, or contact the Beirut Judicial Detachment at 01-810171, so that the appropriate legal measures may be taken.

9/11/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement: On 21 October 2026, the body of a young man, identified as B. H. (born in 2006, Syrian national), was found in the town of Jadra, Chouf District, bearing gunshot wounds. It was subsequently established that his GR motorcycle and mobile phone had been stolen. Immediately, the relevant units of the Internal Security Forces launched field investigations and intelligence-gathering operations to identify and apprehend those involved. As a result of extensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch managed to identify the two suspects as follows: Y. N. (born in 2004, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). S. A. (born in 2003, of undetermined nationality and without registered civil status). Orders were issued to locate and arrest both suspects, in coordination with the competent judicial authorities. On 6 November 2026, following careful surveillance and monitoring, patrols from the Information Branch carried out two simultaneous operations, resulting in the arrest of the first suspect in the American Roundabout area and the second in the Ain El-Sikka area, at the entrance to Ain El-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. During questioning, both suspects confessed to the charges against them, admitting that they had opened fire on the victim and stolen his motorcycle. The necessary legal proceedings were undertaken against them under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.

8/11/2026

Issued by the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following announcement: A contractor company will be carrying out asphalt paving works on the Damascus International Road, along the stretch between the first Madraj Bridge and the uphill section towards the Bekaa Valley. The works will commence at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 9 November 2026, and will continue daily until 4:00 p.m., until completion. Traffic heading from the Madraj Highway towards the Bekaa Valley will be completely closed and diverted via the internal Sofar Road towards Madraj and the Bekaa Valley throughout the duration of the works. Motorists are kindly requested to take note of this announcement and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel, follow their directions and observe the posted traffic signs to help facilitate traffic flow.

8/11/2026