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Lebanese judge charges longtime central bank governor with money laundering: Source
A Lebanese judge has charged longtime central bank governor Riad Salameh, his brother Raja and one of his assistants with money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment, a senior judicial source said on Thursday.
The charges come after an 18-month investigation. A previous judge recused himself and did not file charges. The Salameh brothers have denied the accusations.
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