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Share: With country’s finances in shambles, prosecutors allege Riad Salameh failed to ensure foreign currency reserves were used for intended purposes. Demonstrators carry Lebanese flags and a poster depicting Lebanon’s central bank governor, Riad Salameh, in the southern city of Tyre [File: Aziz Taher/AP] Beirut, Lebanon – An investigative judge was set to question the governor of Lebanon’s central bank and others on Monday on charges of dereliction of duty and breach of trust. Riad Salameh, governor of Lebanon’s central bank since 1993, has come under increased scrutiny for his m...

Lebanon central bank boss faces charges over forex scam — source By AFP - Jan 29,2021 - Last updated at Jan 29,2021 Lebanese security forces deploy ahead of expected demonstrations in Beirut, on Tuesday (AFP photo) BEIRUT —  A Lebanon judge on Thursday referred central bank chief Riad Salameh to judicial investigation over his mishandling of a foreign currency scheme meant to stem skyrocketing food prices, a judicial source said.  "Mount Lebanon general prosecutor Ghada Aoun has referred to judicial investigation central bank chief Riad Salameh and head of the central bank's Banking Con...