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Last reviewed: February 2025 Lebanon

Rony Kahwach

Licensed surveyor and topographer linked to Baabda Municipality

Alleged misconduct; monitoring
English overview

Kahwach works in land surveying, municipal administration, and real-estate transactions. No criminal charge or court judgment was identified for this entry, so the claims are presented as allegations and not as established facts.

ملخص بالعربية

روني كحوش مساح محلف لبناني مرتبط بمكتب كاتوبو - كحوش للطوبوغرافيا والعمل ضمن نطاق بلدية بعبدا، ويُذكر في ملفه ضمن النقاش العام حول الفساد في الإدارات المحلية وممارسات الاستغلال النفوذ في المعاملات الرسمية.

Why the case is being tracked

Kahwach is described as a licensed surveyor working with the Katopo-Kahwach Topography office and within the jurisdiction of Baabda Municipality. The role involves surveying, boundary work, planning files, and official approvals.

The allegations concern possible influence over permits, approvals, and administrative transactions.

What the allegation points to

The stated concern is that technical and municipal access could be used to steer or delay official processes for private benefit.

Such conduct, if substantiated, could give selected applicants preferential treatment through influence, mediation, or payment.

Current status

No formal criminal charge or court judgment connected to Kahwach was identified in the materials used for this entry. The status is therefore listed as monitoring.

Timeline

  1. Professional profile

    Rony Kahwach is described as a Lebanese licensed surveyor associated with the Katopo-Kahwach Topography office.

  2. Municipal context

    His work is linked to Baabda Municipality, a major local authority in the Baabda district.

  3. Allegations recorded

    The allegations concern possible abuse of influence in permit and approval processes.