Lebanon’s cenbank chief grilled by EU prosecutors, denies embezzling public funds

Riad Salameh, who the UN says is guilty of human rights violations for his role in creating Lebanon's economic crisis, claims to be the victim of political persecution

Lebanese judge orders seizure of central bank governor Salameh’s assets

Despite Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh's role in collapsing the Lebanese banking system and economy, he continues to enjoy US protection shielding him from embezzlement charges

Swiss banks hold at least $500m in stolen Lebanese public funds: Report

Twelve Swiss banks are being investigated by federal authorities for holding funds embezzled by Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh

EU inspectors launch probe against Lebanon’s central bank chief

According to European judicial documents, since 2002, Riad Salameh embezzled hundreds of millions in public funds using a shell company registered in the Virgin Islands

Lebanese central bank chief demands ‘guarantees’ he will not be arrested: Report

Prime Minister Mikati is reportedly making sure that the European judicial delegation does not bypass Lebanese law

France investigates paramour of Lebanon’s central bank chief for money laundering

Riad Salameh has avoided detention throughout the past year thanks to the protection afforded to him by high officials and by the US ambassador to Lebanon

IMF delegation headed for Lebanon to ‘speed up’ reforms

The delivery of the IMF loan has been held up for months as a result of US pressure and a refusal from banks to answer for their role in the economic collapse

Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon

The Syrian regime-change war and Lebanon's economic collapse happened under Saad Hariri's watch, but the Future Movement leader is seldom mentioned for the pivotal role he played in Lebanon's unravelling

Prosecutors request formal charges be brought against Lebanon’s central bank chief

Riad Salameh is under investigation in over half a dozen countries for embezzlement, illicit enrichment, tax evasion, and fraud

Lebanon’s Central Bank governor sues state over embezzlement probe

The counter-suit may stall the investigation into the financial crimes of the Salameh brothers and their role in Lebanon's financial collapse

Brother of Lebanon’s central bank governor released on $3.7 million bail

The Salameh brothers have been accused of money laundering and illicit enrichment, while the UN has accused the Lebanese central bank of human rights violations

Judge approves Raja Salameh’s release, decreases bail value

The bail, which initially stood at 500 billion liras, has been reduced to LBP 200 billion

Lebanese judge sets $20mln bail for brother of central bank governor

The judge in charge of investigating central bank chief Riad Salameh for illicit enrichment has also postponed his questioning until June

Lebanese PM shows support for central bank governor charged with illicit enrichment

The news comes amid reports that the PM's office was trying to influence the judiciary to acquit Riad Salameh

Brother of Lebanon’s central bank governor detained after court hearing

Riad Salameh and his brother Raja are both implicated in money laundering, yet the central bank governor has evaded arrest so far

Lebanese Central Bank accused of concealing commissions recipients: Report

The commissions, handled by a company owned by the brother of Central Bank governor Riad Salameh, were allegedly used to embezzle millions of dollars in public funds

Riad Salameh: Washington’s man in Lebanon; a suspect in Europe 

Europe has launched a flurry of criminal investigations into the United States' most valuable Lebanese financial asset, the country's Central Bank Governor