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Special Former Lebanese central bank chief detained in corruption probe

Former Lebanese central bank chief detained in corruption probe

  • Riad Salameh was detained by order of the public prosecutor, Judge Jamal Al-Hajjar, and will soon face investigation
  • Salameh was questioned for three hours about the alleged embezzlement and laundering of more than $110 million through Optimum Invest
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·