Kuwait News: Lawsuit Over Lebanese Central Bank Ex-Governor Embezzlement
Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh faces charges including embezzlement, illicit enrichment, and money laundering, based on a criminal complaint filed by the bank's administration. He was re-arrested again in July 2026 after missing interrogation sessions and being charged with establishing fake companies and embezzling central bank funds, using them to purchase stocks and bonds fraudulently. The prosecution is requesting the issuance of an arrest warrant against him, while the Lebanese judiciary has been pursuing multiple charges against him since September 2024. Salameh has consistently maintained his innocence and affirmed his commitment to his legal rights. It is worth noting that he served as the Governor of Lebanon's Central Bank from 1993 until July 2023.
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