Salameh wanted by France and Germany
Germany verbally informs Lebanon of arrest warrant against central bank chief
A senior judicial source says Germany’s arrest warrant against Salameh is based on charges of corruption, forgery, money laundering and embezzlement.
Tuesday 23/05/2023
Salameh wanted by France and Germany
BEIRUT - Lebanon has been verbally informed by Germany of an arrest warrant against Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh "on charges of corruption, forgery, money laundering and embezzlement", a senior judicial source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Last Friday, France's national financial prosecutor (PNF) confirmed in a statement that it has issued an arrest warrant for Salameh.
Salameh has denied any wrongdoing.