Tobruk, January 23, 2026 – The Tobruk Court of Appeal convicted a foreign public official on charges of using a forged family document to obtain a national identification number and to procure a Libyan passport.
The court sentenced the public official to three years in prison and imposed a seven-year prison sentence on the foreign national.
The public prosecution had brought the case against a foreign national who used a forged family document to obtain a national ID number and a Libyan passport, which he used for travel after receiving it from the public official who conspired with him in the forgery.
Tobruk
Tobruk is a port city in eastern Libya, historically significant for its natural harbor. It gained prominence during World War II when it was the site of a prolonged siege, with Allied forces holding out against Axis troops for over 240 days in 1941.
Tobruk Court of Appeal
The Tobruk Court of Appeal is a major judicial institution in eastern Libya, historically serving the city of Tobruk and the surrounding region. Its establishment and operations have been significantly influenced by Libya’s turbulent political history, including the Gaddafi era and the conflicts following the 2011 revolution.
Libyan passport
The Libyan passport is an official travel document issued to citizens of Libya for international travel, with its modern form established following the country’s independence in 1951. Its design and international standing have been significantly affected by the nation’s political changes, including periods of sanctions and varying global visa requirements for its holders.
