Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Summary
Lebanon has charged former central bank governor Riad Salameh and a former banker, Samir Hanna, with financial crimes such as embezzlement and illegal enrichment. This is part of a wider investigation into Salameh, who led Lebanon’s central bank for 30 years and denies wrongdoing.Key Facts
- Lebanon indicted Riad Salameh and Samir Hanna for embezzling millions from the central bank.
- Salameh was central bank governor from 1993 until July 2023.
- Salameh has already been arrested and charged over other financial crimes but denies guilt.
- This is the first case involving a commercial banker linked to Salameh’s financial crimes.
- Investigations allege Hanna bribed Salameh during his time as governor.
- Salameh is under medical care and currently not in custody; Hanna paid $1 million bail.
- The case involves misuse of public funds through four offshore companies in the Cayman Islands.
- Salameh also faces legal probes in France, Switzerland, and Germany.
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