News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
26
o
Metn
26
o
Mount Lebanon
22
o
North
25
o
South
24
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Al Ikhwa
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
26
o
Bekaa
18
o
Keserwan
26
o
Metn
26
o
Mount Lebanon
22
o
North
25
o
South
24
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Series
Movies
Documentaries
Variety
Comedy
Talk Show
News Bulletin
Sports
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
TikTok abduction schemes: Criminal gangs target Syrians and Lebanese citizens
News Bulletin Reports
04-10-2023 | 10:19
High views
Share
Share
3
min
TikTok abduction schemes: Criminal gangs target Syrians and Lebanese citizens
The TikTok application is being used as a means to lure, kidnap, torture, and extort Syrians and Lebanese citizens, as well as their families, for a financial ransom in exchange for their release.
There are at least two kidnapped persons in the hands of Lebanese-Syrian kidnapping gangs located in Syrian villages near Qasr and Hermel in northern Bekaa.
The actual number could be higher, according to one of the Lebanese victims who was recently released after she was kidnapped with her daughter following close monitoring by the Information Branch of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and pressure from the Lebanese Army, as the kidnappers were known Lebanese individuals.
The first trick begins with these criminal gangs creating fake social media accounts, notably on the TikTok application, where most victims are targeted.
The second trick involves using these accounts to convince victims that the operators can secure their travel from Lebanon to European countries through illegal means or by obtaining foreign visas in exchange for a monetary fee.
Once lured, victims are directed to border areas, where they are kidnapped and transported into Syria.
They are then held in rooms located near the border, where they are subjected to brutal torture. Images of their torture and videos are sent to their families to pressure them into paying a financial ransom for their release.
These abduction operations have ended either with the release of some of the kidnapped individuals without a ransom or with others paying substantial sums, often tens of thousands of dollars.
It is important to note that there is no official record of the number of kidnapped individuals, as some victims do not report their cases to the authorities. Additionally, the detention point is within Syrian border villages.
The Internal Security Forces have repeatedly warned of these operations and arrested individuals involved in these criminal activities. However, such operations have resurfaced in recent times.
Therefore, the ISF cautions against becoming victims of these criminal gangs. They urge individuals not to fall for unreliable accounts and false advertisements that could endanger their lives.
They also request people to report such cases to their nearest branch or through the emergency number 112.
Lebanon News
News Bulletin Reports
Lebanon
TikTok
Abduction
Schemes
Criminal
Gangs
Travel
Scams
Syria
Border
Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Lebanese Army
Kidnapping
Next
Details emerge: Israel strikes building in Beirut's southern suburbs, marking second attack in days
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Lebanese customs seize nearly $8 million at Beirut Airport over false declarations — The details
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Lebanese customs seize nearly $8 million at Beirut Airport over false declarations — The details
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Syria-Israel talks on the horizon: US eyes broader Middle East peace agreements
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Syria-Israel talks on the horizon: US eyes broader Middle East peace agreements
0
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Parliamentary session: Diaspora seats fuel political divide as Lebanese parliament pushes through agenda
News Bulletin Reports
12:48
Parliamentary session: Diaspora seats fuel political divide as Lebanese parliament pushes through agenda
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-26
Mirna Murr elected head of Matn municipal union in 22–11 vote
Lebanon News
2025-05-26
Mirna Murr elected head of Matn municipal union in 22–11 vote
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-03
UNIFIL patrol blocked in southern Lebanon over lack of army escort
Lebanon News
2025-06-03
UNIFIL patrol blocked in southern Lebanon over lack of army escort
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-06-26
Electoral amendments: The battle for expatriate voting rights in Lebanon
News Bulletin Reports
2025-06-26
Electoral amendments: The battle for expatriate voting rights in Lebanon
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
Lebanon News
2025-06-10
Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
Lebanon News
2025-06-04
Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
Lebanon News
2025-05-19
President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
Lebanon News
2025-05-15
LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video
0
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
Lebanon News
2025-05-11
Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers
0
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
News Bulletin Reports
2025-05-09
EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
Lebanon News
2025-04-23
US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads
0
Lebanon News
2025-04-08
Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust
Lebanon News
2025-04-08
Morgan Ortagus urges Lebanon to pass banking reforms to restore financial trust
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Lebanese customs seize nearly $8 million at Beirut Airport over false declarations — The details
News Bulletin Reports
13:00
Lebanese customs seize nearly $8 million at Beirut Airport over false declarations — The details
2
Lebanon News
06:12
Lebanese Parliament holds session despite walkouts by major blocs
Lebanon News
06:12
Lebanese Parliament holds session despite walkouts by major blocs
3
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
News Bulletin Reports
13:10
No unity, no ceasefire: Netanyahu’s government struggles with US proposal
4
Middle East News
05:18
Israel interested in establishing diplomatic ties with Syria and Lebanon, foreign minister says
Middle East News
05:18
Israel interested in establishing diplomatic ties with Syria and Lebanon, foreign minister says
5
Lebanon News
04:13
Lebanon's president meets UNIFIL's new commander to discuss border issues
Lebanon News
04:13
Lebanon's president meets UNIFIL's new commander to discuss border issues
6
Lebanon News
09:14
Judge Halawi questions advisor to former Economy Minister Amin Salam in embezzlement and money laundering case
Lebanon News
09:14
Judge Halawi questions advisor to former Economy Minister Amin Salam in embezzlement and money laundering case
7
Lebanon News
03:55
Lebanon's Grand Mufti set to meet Syria's president Saturday, LBCI sources confirm
Lebanon News
03:55
Lebanon's Grand Mufti set to meet Syria's president Saturday, LBCI sources confirm
8
Middle East News
10:43
Trump to sign order related to Syria sanctions easing, CBS News reports
Middle East News
10:43
Trump to sign order related to Syria sanctions easing, CBS News reports
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More