We are American citizens of Lebanese descent, with ancestral roots in Aaqoura, Lebanon, seeking support for an independent investigation into alleged fraudulent land transactions affecting American citizens, their lawful heirs, and Aaqoura’s ancestral and communal properties.
The allegations include falsified property records, unauthorized transfers of inherited land, and the possible use of the identities of nine deceased American citizens. Families reportedly affected include the Kamel, Saab, Mehna, Harb, Al-Hashem, and Nasrallah families.
At the center of these serious allegations is Boulos Chaker Yaghi, a local mukhtar and a longstanding figure of political influence in the region. Complainants identify Yaghi as a central figure in the alleged scheme and raise concerns about whether his years of political authority and influence may have been used to facilitate or protect questionable land transactions.
The complaint also names more than 25 other individuals, including attorneys and local officials, whose alleged involvement warrants a thorough and impartial investigation.
Complainants estimate the disputed properties to be worth more than $500 million, subject to independent verification. These lands represent not only significant financial value but also generations of family history, heritage, and ancestral ties to Aaqoura.
A formal complaint has reportedly been submitted to Lebanon’s judicial authorities. We are also preparing a submission to the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requesting an examination of possible corruption, abuse of political influence, and international financial transactions involving Lebanon, Qatar, France, and the United Arab Emirates.
We believe that no individual, regardless of political connections, years in public office, or position of authority, should be above the law. We call for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged misuse of public authority, fraudulent property transfers, and any individuals or networks that may have enabled these activities.
We respectfully call upon the American people, the United States government, and appropriate federal authorities to support a transparent, independent, and impartial investigation. Our goal is to protect the lawful property rights of American citizens and their families, seek accountability wherever wrongdoing is established, and preserve Aaqoura’s ancestral and communal lands for future generations.
This is not simply a dispute over property. It is a call for justice, accountability, the protection of American citizens abroad, and the preservation of a community’s history and heritage.
We ask all Americans who believe in justice, the rule of law, and the protection of private property rights to stand with the families of Aaqoura.
Please sign and share this petition to support an independent investigation and the protection of lawful property rights.
May God bless the United States of America and protect Lebanon, its people, and its land.
American Citizens of Lebanese Descent with Ancestral Roots in Aaqoura, Lebanon