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LBCI
30-06-2025
- LBCI
Lebanese customs seize nearly $8 million at Beirut Airport over false declarations — The details
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Mariella Succar Lebanese Customs at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport recently seized nearly $8 million in undeclared cash from three travelers arriving on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from two African countries. According to officials, the travelers voluntarily declared carrying money but significantly underreported the actual amount. Upon contacting the Financial Public Prosecution, customs authorities were instructed to count the cash, which revealed a total of close to $8 million. The amounts were distributed among the three passengers: approximately $2.5 million, $3.5 million, and $2 million. Due to the discrepancy between the declarations and the actual sums, the prosecution ordered the money to be confiscated and deposited with Lebanon's central bank. The three individuals were detained for questioning about the source and intended use of the funds. They were referred to the Financial Crimes Bureau under the supervision of the Financial Public Prosecution. Judge Dora El Khazen later transferred the case to the Court of Cassation. Initial statements by the detainees claimed the funds belonged to merchants conducting business between Africa and Lebanon. Authorities, including the Financial Public Prosecution and the Special Investigation Commission at the central bank, are now tasked with verifying the legitimacy, origin, and destination of the seized money. While transporting large sums of money is not a crime under Lebanese law, travelers are legally required to declare amounts exceeding $15,000. The declaration form must include details on the source, destination, and recipient of the money.
LBCI
18-06-2025
- LBCI
Lebanon's General Security allows departure of foreigners with expired residency without penalties
The General Directorate of General Security has announced that, starting June 13, 2025, Arabs and foreigners whose residency permits—of any type (transit, annual, temporary, etc.)—have expired will be allowed to depart through Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport free of charge, without incurring late penalties and without the need to present a clearance from the Ministry of Labor for those holding work permits. Their status will be regularized at the General Security Office at Rafic Hariri International Airport, provided they present proof of a travel ticket reservation in their name during the flight suspension period, with no measures taken against them.
LBCI
13-06-2025
- LBCI
LBCI sources: Beirut airport operating normally, Cyprus airspace adopted
LBCI has learned that Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport remains fully operational, with westbound air traffic continuing as scheduled. Flights are currently using Cyprus' airspace.
LBCI
07-05-2025
- Business
- LBCI
First UAE plane lands at Beirut Airport after flight ban lifted
The first Emirati aircraft landed at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday, marking the resumption of flights between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon following the lifting of the travel ban. A post shared by LBCI Lebanon News (@lbcilebanonnews)
LBCI
06-05-2025
- LBCI
Sources tell LBCI: Three Emirati planes, including Etihad Airways, to arrive at Beirut Airport Wednesday
Sources informed LBCI that three Emirati planes, including one from Etihad Airways, are scheduled to arrive at Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday.
