Lebanon Files New Lawsuit Against Former Central Bank Chief Salameh
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Lebanon has filed a new lawsuit against Riad Salameh, the former governor of the Banque du Liban, the country's central bank.
The indictment, announced on August 10, 2026, alleges new financial crimes. Salameh previously served as the head of the central bank for 30 years before leaving office. The judicial official confirmed the filing of the suit. The specific details of the alleged financial crimes were not immediately disclosed in the reporting. This legal action follows previous indictments against Salameh for alleged financial misconduct.
The reporting on this development spans articles published on August 10 and August 11, 2026, with the lawsuit filing being the most recent reported event.
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