Lebanon: More Chaos As Central Bank Boss Charged With Fraud And Embezzlement

By Najia Houssari

Lebanon’s political and economic meltdown descended into farce on Thursday when the head of the central bank was charged with embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion.

Investigating judge Raja Hamoush filed the charges against Riad Salameh, governor of the Banque du Liban, his brother Raja and an...