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Lebanese judge freezes assets of central bank governor

Lebanese judge freezes assets of central bank governor

  • Judge Ghada Aoun said she ordered the freeze “as a precautionary measure” while an investigation into allegations against Riad Salameh continues
  • The governor failed to show up for questioning Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a Lebanese anti-corruption group
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Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump

Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump

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Lebanese central bank chief wants judge removed from probe

Lebanese central bank chief wants judge removed from probe

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Lebanese judge issues travel ban for central bank governor

Lebanese judge issues travel ban for central bank governor

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Special Rise of US dollar shakes Lebanese food and fuel security

Rise of US dollar shakes Lebanese food and fuel security

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Lebanon needs $12-15 bn to kickstart recovery: central bank chief

Lebanon needs $12-15 bn to kickstart recovery: central bank chief

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Lebanon has yet to give IMF figure for financial losses, central bank governor says

Lebanon has yet to give IMF figure for financial losses, central bank governor says

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As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

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Lebanese government, central bank clash over fuel subsidies

Lebanese government, central bank clash over fuel subsidies

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Lebanon’s central bank to offer credit lines for fuel imports at market price, ends subsidy

Lebanon’s central bank to offer credit lines for fuel imports at market price, ends subsidy

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Special Bank decision that caused depositors panic in Lebanon reversed

Bank decision that caused depositors panic in Lebanon reversed

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Lebanon’s central bank governor faces new corruption allegations in France

Lebanon’s central bank governor faces new corruption allegations in France

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Lebanese prosecutor opens probe into central bank governor and brother

Lebanese prosecutor opens probe into central bank governor and brother

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