Lebanon's former central bank governor detained in corruption probe

Lebanon's former central-bank governor was arrested in Beirut on embezzlement charges, as the political establishment looks to deflect new international sanctions that could further harm the economy.

Lebanon’s former central-bank governor was arrested in Beirut on embezzlement charges, as the political establishment looks to deflect new international sanctions that could further harm the economy.

Lebanon detains former central bank governor accused of financial crimes

Riad Salameh, who was once credited with reviving Lebanon’s post-civil-war economy, has since been blamed for the stunning collapse of its banking sector.

From acclaim to blame: Lebanon bank chief Riad Salameh

BEIRUT — Once lauded for reviving Lebanon's economy, former central bank chief Riad Salameh, wanted abroad and reviled at home after years of financial meltdown, was arrested on Tuesday by Lebanese authorities. The 74-year-old French-Lebanese national is widely viewed as a key culprit in the country's dramatic economic crash, which the World Bank has called one of the worst in recent history. Salameh left office at the end of July 2023 without a…

Lebanon’s former central banker detained on corruption allegations

Riad Salameh has been the focus of investigations in his home country, the US and at least seven European countries