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Lebanon’s central bank governor ends 30-year tenure under investigation during dire economic crisis

The Hour

By Kareem Chehayeb – Associated Press

July 31, 2023

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor stepped down on Monday under a cloud of investigation and blame for his country’s economic crisis as several European countries are probing his alleged financial crimes.

Riad Salameh, 73, ended his 30-year tenure as tearful employees took photos and a band played celebratory music with drums and trumpets as he left the building.