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Riad Salameh

All you need to know about Lebanon's former central bank governor Riad Salameh

Riad Salameh gives an interview at his office in Beirut on December 20, 2021. AFP

Salameh refuses judge's order to move him from prison to hospital for tests

MENAAugust 03, 2026

Former central bank governor Riad Salameh was one of Lebanon's most influential figures. EPA

What does Riad Salameh's arrest mean for Lebanon?

EditorialAugust 03, 2026

Former Lerbanese central bank governor Riad Salameh talks during a Euromoney conference in Beirut. Reuters

Former Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh arrested

MENAAugust 01, 2026

Riad Salameh, former governor of Lebanon's central bank, was charged on January 13,along with two lawyers over alleged embezzlement of $44.8 million. EPA

Beirut court issues more charges against former central bank chief Riad Salameh

MENAJanuary 13, 2026

Riad Salameh was placed in pretrial detention during an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $44 million from Lebanon's central bank. AFP

Impunity fears renewed in Lebanon as Riad Salameh walks free

MENAOctober 04, 2025

Riad Salameh faces a string of misconduct investigations in Lebanon and abroad. He denies any wrongdoing. AFP

Lebanon's Riad Salameh released on $14 million bail

MENASeptember 26, 2025

Lebanon's former central bank governor Riad Salameh is facing charges at home and abroad. AFP

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The rise and fall of Lebanon's former central banker Riad Salameh

LebanonAugust 26, 2025

Lebanon's former Central Bank governor Riad Salameh has been charged with embezzling public funds, forgery, illicit enrichment and money laundering. AFP

Lebanon's ex-Central Bank chief Riad Salameh to be released on $20m bail

NewsAugust 26, 2025

Riad Salameh, governor of Lebanon's central bank for 30 years until 2023, has been in custody since September. EPA

Lebanon files lawsuit against HSBC in Switzerland over Riad Salameh embezzlement case

MENAFebruary 04, 2025

Demonstrators in Beirut protest against former central bank governor Riad Salameh, who is alleged to have embezzled millions of dollars of public funds. EPA

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The inside story of Optimum - the alleged $42m Riad Salameh slush fund

MENASeptember 06, 2024

A protest in Beirut against Riad Salameh, who has been accused for years of embezzling hundreds of millions of dollars from Lebanon's central bank. EPA

Riad Salameh's arrest is a chance to restore some faith in Lebanese institutions

EditorialSeptember 05, 2024

Riad Salameh the former governor of Lebanon's central bank faces several charges. Reuters

Former Lebanon central bank governor charged with embezzlement

MENASeptember 04, 2024

Raja Salameh is suspected of having helped Riad Salameh embezzle more than $330 million through a slush fund at the central bank. Photo: NNA

Raja Salameh under investigation in France in corruption probe

MENAAugust 07, 2024

Riad Salameh is suspected of having embezzled more than $330 million in public money through a slush fund set up at Lebanon's central bank when he was governor. Reuters

Lebanon's central bank joins inquiry into alleged corruption by Salameh

MENAJuly 15, 2024

Riad Salameh holding a news briefing as Lebanon's Central Bank Governor in Beirut in December 2018. Reuters

Germany cancels arrest warrant for Riad Salameh, but charges remain

MENAJune 19, 2024

Monetary policies of Lebanon's central bank have been blamed for the country's economic crisis. AP

New fraud allegations hit Lebanon central bank over $8 billion scheme

MENAApril 09, 2024

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