Allegations surface regarding the involvement of a Swiss private bank unit in facilitating fund transfers from the Banque du Liban, linked to the central bank governor's brother.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
Allegations surface regarding the involvement of a Swiss private bank unit in facilitating fund transfers from the Banque du Liban, linked to the central bank governor's brother.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Riad Salameh, former central bank governor of Lebanon, is facing proceedings in Europe regarding alleged money laundering and embezzlement.Sub-event
Scandal involving Lebanese central bank, its governor's brother, and a Swiss private bank.1 source
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The entities involved
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Banque du Liban
Central bank of Lebanon
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HSBC
British multinational bank
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Switzerland
country in Central Europe
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Riad Salameh
former Governor of the central bank of Lebanon
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