Central Bank Governor summoned for questioning on charges of embezzlement, money laundering

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2023-03-06 | 10:43
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Central Bank Governor summoned for questioning on charges of embezzlement, money laundering

On March 15th, the first investigating judge in Beirut, Judge Charbel Abu Samra, has scheduled a hearing to question the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Riad Salameh, and his brother Raja, as well as his assistant Marianne El-Houeik, on charges of embezzlement, money laundering, illegal enrichment, and tax evasion, according to a statement from the public prosecutor's office.

A judicial source has confirmed to Agence France-Presse that summonses have been sent to the three individuals to appear for questioning.

However, sources close to Salameh have stated that he has not yet been informed of the date for the questioning, and when he is informed, he will act accordingly. The sources also noted that anything is possible, including Salameh appearing before the judge.

This legal development comes as the Central Bank intervenes in the market in an attempt to control the exchange rate of the black market dollar.

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