Lebanon's Riad Salameh probe tops visit of European investigators
A European delegation is conducting an investigation into Lebanon’s banking system and the port explosion in the hope of providing some answers.
A judicial European delegation from France, Germany and Luxembourg is visiting Lebanon and conducting an investigation into the country's central bank and its Gov. Riad Salameh.
While part of the delegation has already arrived in Beirut, the European Observatory for the Integrity of Lebanon announced on Tuesday that French Judge Aude Buresi will make a second visit to the country on Monday, Annahar newspaper reported.
She will continue her investigation into Salameh, who is accused of alleged embezzlement and money laundering from Lebanon into European countries. The probe into Salameh was first initiated by Swiss authorities in 2021, Reuters reported. But at least six European countries are investigating Salameh now for allegedly embezzling hundreds of millions of dollars through Forry Associates, a company owned and run by his brother Raja Salameh.
Lebanese actress Stephanie Saliba is also being investigated for her ties to Salameh. The bank chief denies any wrongdoing.
