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TikTok food influencer arrested in Lebanon on drug-related charges
Lebanese authorities have arrested prominent social media personality Georges Dib, known as Doctor Food, in connection with alleged drug-related offences involving food products manufactured by his businesses. The arrest marks the culmination of a years-long investigation by law enforcement agencies.
LSN India ·
Georges Dib, a popular TikTok content creator known by his online moniker Doctor Food, was taken into custody by Lebanese police on August 23 following an extended manhunt. Authorities had been investigating Dib for alleged involvement in drug-related crimes connected to food products produced by his commercial enterprises.
Investigators had pursued the case against Dib for several years, eventually securing a conviction in absentia before his arrest. Despite being sought by authorities, Dib continued to produce and upload content to his social media platforms, maintaining an active presence among his followers throughout the investigation period.
The arrest represents a significant development in a protracted case that authorities had been building against the influencer. Details regarding the specific charges and nature of the alleged drug-linked food products remain under investigation by Lebanese law enforcement.