Lebanon Files New Lawsuit Against Ex Central Bank Chief Riad Salameh Lebanon's central bank scandal has taken another twist with the filing of a new lawsuit against former Governor Riad Salameh.
The indictment marks a significant shift in focus from the central bank to the private sector, which has long been accused of facilitating Lebanon's economic downfall.
Salameh and his colleague Samir Hanna, former head of Bank Audi, have been charged with embezzlement and illicit enrichment.