Former Lebanese Central Bank Chief Detained Over Alleged Financial Crimes

Riad Salameh, former chief of Lebanon's central bank, was arrested for alleged financial crimes. He will stay in detention until a hearing next week. After interrogation, the judge will decide his fate.

Former Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh, who was arrested on Tuesday over alleged financial crimes, will remain in detention until a hearing is scheduled, likely next week, two judicial sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

After he is interrogated, the presiding judge can decide whether to keep him in detention, the sources said, adding that no decision had yet been taken on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)