Lebanon’s former central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested Over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering

Lebanon’s former central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested Over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering

According to Lebanese state media, Lebanon’s former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, has been arrested Over Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering after a hearing at the country’s judicial palace.

The arrest comes after a top prosecutor interrogated Salameh over several financial matters, judiciary officials say.