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Lebanon charges ex-central bank governor Salameh over alleged $44.8 million embezzlement
Riad Salameh faces embezzlement and illicit enrichment charges linked to $42 million in alleged misappropriated funds, with no trial date set yet, officials said.
- Riad Salameh, the former Lebanese central bank chief, is being sent to the country's top court for trial on corruption charges, including embezzlement and illicit enrichment.
- Salameh was released on $14 million bail in September 2022 after spending a year in prison while awaiting trial.
- Salameh denies the allegations, stating his wealth comes from inherited properties, investments, and his previous job at Merrill Lynch.
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Lebanon ex-central bank chief's corruption case being sent to top court, officials say
Judicial officials in Lebanon says that the corruption case of former central bank governor Riad Salameh is being transferred to the country’s highest criminal court.
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Lebanon charges ex-central bank governor Salameh over alleged $44.8 mln embezzlement
Lebanese prosecutors have indicted former central bank governor Riad Salameh and two lawyers on charges including embezzlement of public funds, forgery and illicit enrichment, judicial authorities said on Tuesday.
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