The Attorney General of the Court of Cassation, Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Hajj, issued a statement regarding the measures taken against Mr. Riad Toufic Salameh, who was detained at Bahman Hospital. The details are as follows:
* Following information confirming Mr. Riad Toufic Salameh's presence at Bahman Hospital, an ongoing search warrant was executed by the Central Criminal Investigations Department as per record number 1266/2026 dated 21/7/2026.
* Considering the health condition of Mr. Salameh widely circulated, Major Doctor Ismail Diab reassessed him at Bahman Hospital. The medical report dated 1/8/2026 concluded that he could be discharged to a detention facility with nursing care to monitor his blood pressure, administer his medication, and grant access to an oxygen generator.
* Given the stabilized health condition, similar to his medical status prior to detention, characterized by chronic high blood pressure managed with regular medication, authorities decided to transfer him to the information division's detention facility in Roumieh Prison, as Bahman Hospital isn't contracted for detentions nor is there an official agreement with Internal Security Forces. His condition had remained stable for a substantial period, as backed by medical reports.
* At Roumieh, a designated room accommodated him with oxygen equipment. Additionally, all necessary medications were supplied under the care of the Internal Security Forces' medical team. His private doctor, Dr. Alexander Khoury, was permitted to verify the medication administration and oxygen equipment effectiveness.
* Upon entering Roumieh detention, Mr. Salameh ceased taking his medications, particularly for chronic high blood pressure, and refused food.
* On 2/8/2026, based on directives, his doctors (Riad Sarkis and Alexander Khoury) assessed him in detention, confirming his refusal to take his medicine without valid reasons. Details were documented in report number 42/2026 on 2/8/2026. Prosecutors allowed the doctors or their appointed medical staff to perform required check-ups.
* Despite Riad Salameh’s persistent refusal to medicate, comprehensive medical attention continued, providing his doctors Sarkis and Khoury full support. The Attorney General assigned a nurse for around-the-clock health monitoring, observing his blood pressure levels. Medical reports indicated his general stability with no immediate need for hospitalization. By 21:00, Mr. Salameh resumed eating and took his medication at 20:50 and 21:30.
* On 3/8/2026, Mr. Salameh was transferred to Daher El-Bachek Hospital for further medical evaluation due to renewed refusal of food and medication. His ongoing non-compliance was formally recorded by the Broummana precinct under report number 935/2026. Following doctor clarification about the potential dangers of missing medication, Salameh signed a liability waiver but later consented to resume treatment.
The Attorney General's office released these details to the Lebanese public to prevent misinformation and affirm commitment to detainee welfare, noting the rigorous medical care provided by the security forces, specifically the Internal Security Forces, despite Mr. Salameh’s deliberate health endangerment through refusal of treatment.