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Lebanon's central bank chief ends 30-year tenure amid scandal, crisis

Lebanon's deeply divided political class has failed to agree on a replacement for Riad Salameh, 73, who is wanted for alleged financial crimes in several European countries. © Joseph Eid, AFP

Lebanon's embattled central bank governor stepped down Monday under a cloud of investigation and blame for his country's economic crisis as several European countries probe him for alleged financial crimes.

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

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