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Former Banque du Liban governor Riad Salameh detained in hospital
Riad Salameh, the former Governor of Banque Lebanon, was arrested inside a hospital in Bhanis near Beirut based on an order from the Public Prosecutor, following information about his presence there. The arrest operation was carried out by Lebanese security forces, who surrounded the hospital and detained him. This took place within the context of investigations related to his involvement in corruption and embezzlement cases, especially after his interrogation session was halted due to health reasons. Salameh faces multiple legal charges, including embezzlement, forgery, and the unlawful accumulation of wealth. His detention marks a significant development in the ongoing fight against financial corruption that has been sweeping Lebanon since the 2019 crisis.
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