• February 2, 2026
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Tripoli, January 27, 2026 – The Public Prosecution ordered the detention of 3 employees at the Civil Registry Office, Al-Qawasim branch, on charges of forging family records, which led to the issuance of 21 fraudulent national ID numbers.

A statement from the Public Prosecutor’s Office said that investigations revealed the use of the forged numbers and documents to obtain $84,000 from the foreign cash allocated for Libyan families, and other benefits derived from citizenship.

The statement confirmed that, within the framework of the investigation and under the jurisdiction of the Gharyan Court of Appeal, the three accused were confronted with the facts and the legal framework attributed to them before a decision was issued to detain them pending trial.

The prosecution also ordered the suspension of related administrative extracts; the tracking of criminal proceeds; and the pursuit of the remaining participants in the forgery act and those who benefited from it.

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Tripoli

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire, which left a lasting architectural and cultural influence on its historic medina.

Civil Registry Office

The Civil Registry Office is a government institution responsible for recording and maintaining vital life events, such as births, marriages, and deaths. Its modern form emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as nations developed centralized systems for legal documentation and population statistics, replacing earlier practices handled by religious authorities.

Al-Qawasim branch

The Al-Qawasim branch refers to the ruling family of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, historically a powerful maritime force in the region. Their lineage traces back to the 18th century, when they established a significant presence along the southern Persian Gulf, known for their naval prowess and influence in regional trade and politics. Today, they continue to govern Ras Al Khaimah as one of the seven emirates of the UAE.

Gharyan Court of Appeal

The Gharyan Court of Appeal is a judicial institution located in the city of Gharyan, Libya. It serves as a key appellate court for northwestern Libya, hearing appeals from lower courts in the region, and its establishment is part of the modern Libyan judicial system developed in the latter half of the 20th century.

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