Lebanon's central bank has been embroiled in a major financial scandal, with allegations of corruption and money laundering at its core. Now, a major lender's Swiss unit is at the center of a formal investigation, with claims that it played a significant role in facilitating a scheme orchestrated by the country's central bank governor. The investigation, which is being led by Swiss authorities, is believed to be connected to a massive embezzlement scandal that has rocked Lebanon's financial system. As the probe deepens, questions are being raised about the lender's involvement and whether it turned a blind eye to suspicious transactions.
The lender’s Swiss unit is under formal investigation over whether it helped Lebanese central bank boss’s alleged scheme