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German prosecutors seize assets in Lebanon bank fraud probe

  • They allege that Salameh, acting with his brother Raja, “embezzled funds totalling more than $330 million”
  • The money was laundered through a shell company in the British Virgin Islands
By AFP ·
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Lebanon’s ex-central bank chief accused of corruption released on $14m bail

By AP ·
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Lebanon judge orders former central bank chief to remain in jail

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Lebanese justice ministry accuses former central bank chief of financial crimes

Lebanon’s Salameh to remain in detention until hearing is scheduled, sources say

By Reuters ·
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Former Lebanese central bank chief detained in corruption probe

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Germany cancels arrest warrant for Lebanon’s ex-central bank chief

By Reuters ·

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