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, whose real name is Georges Dib, has been arrested in a drugs case, according to Lebanese authorities. The arrest comes more than two years after a judge accused him of involvement in smuggling drugs. Dr Food, who has over 8.5 million followers on his TikTok food channel and sells branded confectionery, has been the subject of scrutiny regarding his business dealings since 2024.
A Syrian suspect was also sought following the seizure of sweets and food items at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, which authorities believed contained drugs intended for export to the Gulf. Dr Food was arrested in a home raid in northern Lebanon's Akkar governorate following a month of surveillance. The arrest was the result of continued investigative efforts, despite the suspect attempting to evade authorities by changing vehicles and phone numbers.
While a life sentence was reportedly issued against Dr Food, he was not present in court to hear it and continued posting videos on TikTok. Dr Food's personal life has also been under scrutiny, including a recent divorce from fellow social media personality Shrouq Sunshine.
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