He carried out more than 40 thefts… Is there anyone who fell victim to him?

The General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division announced that “in the framework of the continuous work carried out by the Internal Security Forces to combat all types of crimes, and after fraudulent thefts increased within the regions of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, the last of which was on 03-10-2024, where A citizen claimed that while he was driving his Nissan car with his wife in Jal El Dib, a white car with unknown specifications blocked his way, and two people got out of it and fraudulently stole two gold chains from them and fled to an unknown destination.

She added in a report: “As a result, orders were given to the Information Division to carry out procedures in order to uncover the identity of those involved in the theft.” As a result of the follow-up, it was found that the two perpetrators were using a white BMW car with a fake license plate. The Division was able to identify them, including: M. M. (Born in 1969, Lebanese) He has a history of theft cases, and resides in the town of Siblin.”

She added, “On March 20, 2024, the division’s patrols raided his house in the town of Siblin after confirming that he was inside, arrested him, and seized the B car. Mother.” used in theft operations.

She pointed out that “by interrogating him, he admitted to carrying out more than 40 theft operations in a fraudulent manner in conjunction with another person – work is underway to arrest him – by arresting passers-by, or on board their cars in various regions of Beirut and Mount Lebanon under the pretext of exchanging an amount from the dollar to the lira.” Lebanese. He stated that they use the sleight of their hands and take a sum of money without the person concerned realizing it, or by taking the gold they are wearing without them realizing it as well.”

The legal requirements have been carried out against (M.M.), and work continues to arrest the second person involved.

Therefore, based on the judicial signal, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces circulated a photo of the detainee, and asked anyone who fell victim to his actions and knew him to go to the Mount Lebanon Information Branch in the Jisr al-Basha locality, or call the number: 01-513732 to take the necessary legal measures.