Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh charged with money laundering – The National

Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh charged with money laundering – The National

A Lebanese judge has charged Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, his brother Raja, and one of his assistants with money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment, a senior judicial source said on Thursday.

“I can confirm the charges,” Raja Hamoush, the Beirut public prosecutor, told The National.

When asked about the significance of levying charges similar but separate to those imposed by Mount Lebanon prosecutor Ghada Aoun last year, Mr Hamoush said: “I can’t explain that because it concerns judicial secrecy.”