Riad Salameh

Update The governor of the Central Bank Riad Salameh stands next to stacks of gold bars on shelves in Beirut. (AFP)

Lebanon judge orders former central bank chief to remain in jail

  • Salameh was long feted as a financial wizard in Lebanon but left office with his reputation shredded by corruption charges at home and abroad
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Special Former Lebanese central bank chief detained in corruption probe

Former Lebanese central bank chief detained in corruption probe

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·