Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42 million

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Three judicial officials have told the Associated Press that Lebanon has charged its embattled former central bank governor with the embezzlement of $42 million

FILE - Riad Salameh, Lebanon's Central Bank governor, attends a news conference, in Beirut, on Nov. 11, 2019. Lebanon charged its embattled former central bank governor Wednesday with the embezzlement of $42 million, three judicial officials told The Associated Press. Lebanon charged its embattled former central bank governor Wednesday with the embezzlement of $42 million, three judicial officials told The Associated Press.

He was appointed in 1993 and initially celebrated for his role in steering Lebanon's economic recovery after a 15-year civil war, and for keeping the economy on an even keel during long spells of political gridlock and turmoil.

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Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeFormer Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeThree judicial officials have told the Associated Press that Lebanon has charged its embattled former central bank governor with the embezzlement of $42 million.
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Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeFormer Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeThree judicial officials have told the Associated Press that Lebanon has charged its embattled former central bank governor with the embezzlement of $42 million. Riad Salameh was charged a day after he was detained following an interrogation by Lebanon’s top public prosecutor over several alleged financial crimes.
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