Tripoli, January 21, 2026 – The Public Prosecutor’s Office uncovered a conspiracy involving a Libyan citizen and an employee at the “That Al-Rimal” Civil Registry Office to issue a family document containing data falsely stating that his Egyptian wife and his Tunisian wife were of Libyan origin.
The office added that the Libyan citizen received the forged family registration document and used it to obtain thirty-three thousand four hundred dollars from the foreign currency allocated for Libyan families.
According to the office, the investigator of civil status data forgery cases, within the jurisdiction of the Misrata Attorney General’s Office, decided to suspend the related administrative extracts, trace the material benefits gained from the crime, and ordered the arrest of the employee responsible for the forgery act and those who benefited from it.
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, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture in the old medina. Today, it serves as the nation’s major political, economic, and cultural center.
Public Prosecutor’s Office
The Public Prosecutor’s Office is a legal institution responsible for representing the state in criminal proceedings. Its modern form, found in many countries with civil law systems, historically evolved from the French *parquet* established under Napoleon, though similar roles date back to ancient Rome. Its core function is to investigate crimes, decide on prosecutions, and uphold the law in court on behalf of society.
That Al-Rimal Civil Registry Office
That Al-Rimal Civil Registry Office is a key administrative center in the Gaza Strip, primarily responsible for processing vital citizen documents like birth, marriage, and death certificates. Its history is intertwined with the broader Palestinian civil administration, having operated for decades under varying political authorities to serve the local population’s bureaucratic needs.
Misrata Attorney General’s Office
The Misrata Attorney General’s Office is a key judicial institution in the Libyan city of Misrata. It was established as part of Libya’s national judicial system and gained particular prominence following the 2011 revolution, during which Misrata played a central role. The office handles criminal prosecution and legal oversight within its jurisdiction.
