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LBCI
a day ago
- Business
- LBCI
Judge Cheaito pursues money transfers under the guidance of the Penal Code
Sources informing LBCI revealed that the decision taken by Financial Prosecutor Judge Maher Cheaito — requiring individuals and entities, including bankers, to deposit in Lebanese banks amounts equal to those they transferred abroad during the crisis, and in the same currency — is based on a previous decision by the Indictment Chamber in Beirut and is supported by legal provisions stipulated in the Penal Code.
LBCI
a day ago
- Business
- LBCI
Financial prosecutor orders bankers and others to return funds transferred abroad during crisis within two months
Financial Prosecutor Judge Maher Cheaito issued a decision, 'based on ongoing investigations,' requiring individuals and entities, including bankers, to deposit in Lebanese banks amounts equal to the sums they transferred abroad during the banking and financial crisis the country went through, and in the same currency, with the aim of reintroducing them into Lebanon's banking system. This must be done within two months, under the supervision of the Financial Public Prosecution, and in accordance with conditions it sets, according to the National News Agency.
LBCI
19-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Beirut Judge issues arrest warrant for former Economy Minister Amin Salam
Beirut's First Investigative Judge Bilal Halawi issued an arrest warrant for former Economy Minister Amin Salam after a two-hour interrogation session. Salam is facing multiple charges, including forgery, embezzlement of public funds, misuse of public money, extortion, and accepting bribes. The charges were previously brought against him by acting Financial Prosecutor Judge Dora El Khazen.
