Lebanon's former central bank governor Riad Salameh arrested amid corruption investigations linked to embezzlement, money laundering, and illicit enrichment.

Riad Salameh, Lebanon's former central bank governor, has been arrested amid corruption investigations linked to embezzlement, money laundering, and illicit enrichment. He served in his role for 30 years and is blamed for the country's financial crisis since 2019. Salameh denies the allegations, stating his wealth comes from legitimate sources. He faces scrutiny from several nations, with international arrest warrants issued by France and Germany.

September 03, 2024
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