Former Lebanese Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh was hospitalized under police guard following his absence from a court hearing in an alleged embezzlement case, according to a judicial official (arabnews.pk). The official confirmed that Salameh, who previously led the central bank, was placed under police custody in a hospital on Friday.
Salameh was expected to appear in court on Thursday in connection with a complaint filed by current central bank governor Karim Soueid. The complaint alleges embezzlement, illicit enrichment, and money laundering against the former governor. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges within Lebanon’s financial sector.
The judicial official did not specify the reason for Salameh’s hospitalization, but his absence from the court date has raised questions about the legal proceedings. The case underscores the complex political and financial landscape in Lebanon, where corruption allegations often intersect with power struggles.
The situation reflects broader issues of governance and accountability in the country, as legal actions against former officials continue to unfold. (arabnews.pk)
