Lebanese security forces raid central bank - in pictures

  • Lebanese security personnel raid the Banque du Liban, the country's central bank, in Beirut. EPA
    Lebanese security personnel raid the Banque du Liban, the country's central bank, in Beirut. EPA
  • They were searching for Riad Salameh, governor of the Banque du Liban. Reuters
    They were searching for Riad Salameh, governor of the Banque du Liban. Reuters
  • Lebanese security personnel stand guard at the entrance of the central bank during the raid. AP
    Lebanese security personnel stand guard at the entrance of the central bank during the raid. AP
  • Judge Ghada Aoun is surrounded by security personnel as she leaves the central bank. AP
    Judge Ghada Aoun is surrounded by security personnel as she leaves the central bank. AP
  • Lebanon opened a probe into Mr Salameh's wealth last year after Switzerland requested assistance in an investigation. Ms Aoun has charged him with illicit enrichment and money laundering. EPA
    Lebanon opened a probe into Mr Salameh's wealth last year after Switzerland requested assistance in an investigation. Ms Aoun has charged him with illicit enrichment and money laundering. EPA
  • European countries are also investigating Mr Salameh. It is alleged he embezzled more than USD$300 million out of the central bank with the help of his brother Raja. EPA
    European countries are also investigating Mr Salameh. It is alleged he embezzled more than USD$300 million out of the central bank with the help of his brother Raja. EPA
  • A member of Lebanese State Security on guard during the raid at the Banque du Liban. EPA
    A member of Lebanese State Security on guard during the raid at the Banque du Liban. EPA
  • Officials said they did not find Salameh and were unable to look for him in the building’s offices and storage rooms. EPA
    Officials said they did not find Salameh and were unable to look for him in the building’s offices and storage rooms. EPA
  • The allegations against Mr Salameh come as Lebanon reels under economic crises that have left most of the population in poverty. EPA
    The allegations against Mr Salameh come as Lebanon reels under economic crises that have left most of the population in poverty. EPA
  • Lebanese state security personnel on patrol during the raid on the Banque du Liban. EPA
    Lebanese state security personnel on patrol during the raid on the Banque du Liban. EPA