The General Directorate of State Security – Media, Guidance and Public Relations Department denied in a statement, the news circulated by one of the media outlets that “a member of the General Directorate of State Security was arrested on suspicion of corruption, and then released after political interference.”

“Therefore, the directorate clarifies that the aforementioned news is false, and that the element, Muhammad Othman, is the first qualified retiree since 6-6-2022, and no investigation has been conducted with him,” ot added.

Finally, the directorate called on all respected media outlets to review them before publishing any news, in the interest of media credibility, which is a noble goal for every pen holder in Lebanon.

Source: National News Agency