Overview

• Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling over $110 million through financial crimes involving Optimum Invest.
• He has denied all accusations, claiming his wealth comes from legitimate sources.
• Salameh's arrest marks his first detention despite years of allegations and international arrest warrants.
• The charges are separate from previous accusations involving another firm linked to his brother.
• Lebanon's financial system has been in turmoil since 2019, with Salameh widely blamed for the crisis.