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Lebanese central bank governor faces international arrest warrant over corruption charges

  • French judge issues arrest warrant for Riad Salameh after he fails to appear for questioning regarding ongoing probe into alleged financial crimes committed by him and his associates
  • Riad Salameh's brother and assistant summoned for questioning in France over embezzlement and money laundering charges
  • Lebanese public prosecutor summons Riad Salameh for questioning following Interpol red notice related to corruption charges stemming from multinational investigation
  • Riad Salameh denies all allegations of wrongdoing but now faces uncertain future as Lebanese officials weigh options to potentially remove him from his position
  • Riad Salameh and associates accused of embezzling and laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in funds from Lebanese central bank
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