A Lebanese court has convicted food influencer Georges Dib, widely known online as Dr Food, in a drug-smuggling case tied to biscuits. According to the reported ruling, Dib was sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.
The case centers on allegations that drugs were concealed in biscuit products. Prosecutors said the smuggled substance was cannabis-based, leading to the high-profile conviction of the social media figure.
Dib’s case has drawn attention in Lebanon because of his public profile as a food personality. The sentence in absentia means the judgment was issued while he was not present before the court.
The ruling adds another major legal development to a case that has blended celebrity, food branding and narcotics allegations. Lebanese authorities have treated the matter as a serious drug-smuggling offense, with the court handing down one of the harshest penalties available.
