Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- GAC0043
- OFSI group ID
- 16068
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 10 August 2023
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- Riad SALAMEH is an involved person under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulations 2021 on the basis that he, as a foreign public official, has been involved in serious corruption. Specifically, he was responsible for, or engaged in serious corruption whilst Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon by playing a role in the improper diversion, grant or allocation of over $300m from the Central Bank, part of which ultimately benefitted his brother, Raja Salameh, and part of which ultimately benefited himself.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: Street No.10
- Lines: Rabieh
- Lines: Matn District
- Lines: Mount Lebanon Governorate
- Country: Lebanon
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