Lebanese influencer 'Dr Food' arrested in drugs case
A Lebanese influencer known as Dr Food has been arrested as part of a drugs case, more than two years after a judge accused him of involvement in smuggling. Dr Food - real name Georges Dib - has more than 8.5 million followers on his food channel on TikTok and sells a line of branded confectionery and pastries. His business dealings have been under scrutiny since at least 2024, when a Lebanese…
Lebanese influencer Dr Food, also known as Georges Dib, has been arrested in a drugs case, more than two years after a judge accused him of involvement in smuggling. Dr Food, who has over 8.5 million followers on his food channel on TikTok and sells branded confectionery, was apprehended in a raid on his home in northern Lebanon's Akkar governorate.
The arrest followed a month of surveillance, during which Dr Food attempted to evade authorities by frequently changing his vehicles and phone numbers. Dr Food's business dealings have been under scrutiny since at least 2024, with a Lebanese judge issuing an arrest warrant related to manufacturing, trafficking, and smuggling drugs abroad.
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