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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bassem Mroue

Former Lebanese minister ordered released on $100,000 bail amid financial crime allegations

Lebanon Corruption - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Lebanon ’s judicial authorities ordered the release on $100,000 bail Tuesday of a former economy minister who had been in detention for months over alleged financial crimes, officials said.

Amin Salam, who was detained in June, will be banned for traveling for six months as the investigation continues. He will stand trial once his case is ready at the Beirut Criminal Court, four judicial officials said.

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