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Special report: The Salameh Papers


Salameh accused of using embezzled millions to build property empire

Riad Salameh, a towering figure in Beirut. Nick Donaldson / Unsplash - Piotr Chrobot
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Salameh accused of using embezzled millions to build property empire

The first definitive account of how prosecutors believe the Lebanese central bank governor and his accomplices stole up to $330m – and what they did with the money

Riad Salameh, whose brother is linked to property in New York. Nick Donaldson / AFP

Raja Salameh's international real estate empire, from Europe to the US

The building housing the Optimum offices in Beirut.

Lebanese central bank broker accused of 'extravagant' irregularities

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Salameh's son and nephew named as 'money-laundering accomplices' in probe

Riad Salameh's business dealings were investigated by police in Luxembourg. Nick Donaldson/ Reuters

Luxembourg-raided firms allegedly used by Salameh to funnel $100m out of Lebanon

Nady Salameh, the governor's son, lived for years in a property near Hyde Park, which was valued at £3.5 million. It was a gift to Mr Salameh in 2017 from an obscure Panamanian company. The National

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