LBCI

Three Beirut Port employees arrested over bribery and extortion scheme

21-04-2026 | 05:15

Share

Share

Three Beirut Port employees arrested over bribery and extortion scheme

Lebanon's State Security arrested three employees of the operations department at Beirut Port on charges of bribery and extortion, following an investigation coordinated with the financial public prosecutor.

According to official information, suspicions emerged after reports that some employees were pressuring customs clearance agents to pay illegal sums in exchange for facilitating their transactions. Investigators questioned several agents, some of whom confirmed they had been subjected to extortion and deliberate delays in processing paperwork unless payments were made.

Based on judicial instructions, three employees were summoned for questioning. During interrogation, they admitted to receiving money in return for expediting procedures and, in some cases, waiving port fees owed to the public treasury.

The suspects were detained and referred to the competent judiciary for further legal action, authorities said.

Lebanon News

Beirut

Port

Employees

Arrested

Bribery

Extortion

Next

Israeli army issues urgent warning to South Lebanon residents amid ceasefire

Israel's conduct in Lebanon 'completely unacceptable': Belgian Foreign Minister

Previous

Recommended For You

From Tehran to southern Lebanon: Israel’s multiple-front pressure campaign

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

From Tehran to southern Lebanon: Israel’s multiple-front pressure campaign

Civilian deaths in South Lebanon reshape diplomatic push ahead of Washington talks: The details

News Bulletin Reports

12:48

Civilian deaths in South Lebanon reshape diplomatic push ahead of Washington talks: The details

Israeli army claims Hezbollah operatives killed in strikes in southern Lebanon

10:48

Israeli army claims Hezbollah operatives killed in strikes in southern Lebanon

Israeli army says interceptor missile launched toward surface-to-air missile fired from southern Lebanon

09:23

Israeli army says interceptor missile launched toward surface-to-air missile fired from southern Lebanon

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

2026-05-09

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

Joseph Aoun discusses Lebanon developments and Washington meetings with UAE president

2026-05-09

Joseph Aoun discusses Lebanon developments and Washington meetings with UAE president

Four killed in Israeli strike on car on Jezzine road, including two reporters and cameraman

2026-03-28

Four killed in Israeli strike on car on Jezzine road, including two reporters and cameraman

Iran head of military meets supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei: State TV

Middle East News

2026-05-10

Iran head of military meets supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei: State TV

Videos

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Netanyahu says Israel seeks peace with Lebanon, links Hezbollah’s future to fate of Iranian regime

1

Netanyahu says Israel seeks peace with Lebanon, links Hezbollah’s future to fate of Iranian regime

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for towns across southern Lebanon and western Bekaa

2

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for towns across southern Lebanon and western Bekaa

Israeli army claims Hezbollah operatives killed in strikes in southern Lebanon

3

Israeli army claims Hezbollah operatives killed in strikes in southern Lebanon

Lebanon urges pressure on Israel ahead of trilateral Washington meeting

4

Lebanon urges pressure on Israel ahead of trilateral Washington meeting

Civilian deaths in South Lebanon reshape diplomatic push ahead of Washington talks: The details

5

Civilian deaths in South Lebanon reshape diplomatic push ahead of Washington talks: The details

From Tehran to southern Lebanon: Israel’s multiple-front pressure campaign

6

From Tehran to southern Lebanon: Israel’s multiple-front pressure campaign

LBCI sources: Push underway to secure ceasefire before key Washington talks

7

LBCI sources: Push underway to secure ceasefire before key Washington talks

Israeli army says interceptor missile launched toward surface-to-air missile fired from southern Lebanon

8

Israeli army says interceptor missile launched toward surface-to-air missile fired from southern Lebanon

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More