A wave of pickpocketing and theft using ingenious methods!

Robberies and thefts in Lebanon have recently taken many forms, from fraud and impersonation to staging traffic accidents and luring victims with fake deals, even as security authorities say crime indicators declined during the first 10 months of 2026. Meanwhile, it stepped up…
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