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Riad Salameh and the amnesty law
The article discusses the possibility of exempting the former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, from the general amnesty law. Legal interpretations vary regarding whether he falls under its scope or not. Sources indicate that the law stipulates that crimes committed under the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law are not covered, which supports the idea that Salameh would not benefit from it if it is proven that the funds involved were private and not public. If it is established that he was involved in private funds, he might be shielded from some lawsuits, but he could still be held accountable if evidence shows he illegally exploited the central bank’s funds—particularly if it is proven he mishandled public money—thereby nullifying the benefit of amnesty in such a case. Although the law allows for a reduction of penalties, applying this requires a case-by-case review, and final judicial rulings remain dependent on the decision of the Constitutional Council.
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