Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
- Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
- Lebanon has indicted former central bank Governor Riad Salameh and a former commercial banker over accusations of financial crimes, including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
- A judge accused Salameh and Samir Hanna, the former head of Lebanon’s Bank Audi, of embezzling tens of millions in funds from the Banque du Liban or Lebanese central bank, the Reuters and AFP news agencies reported on Monday, citing judicial sources.
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- Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
- Lebanon has indicted former central bank Governor Riad Salameh and a former commercial banker over accusations of financial crimes, including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
- A judge accused Salameh and Samir Hanna, the former head of Lebanon’s Bank Audi, of embezzling tens of millions in funds from the Banque du Liban or Lebanese central bank, the Reuters and AFP news agencies reported on Monday, citing judicial sources.
Sources: Al Jazeera