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The former minister Amine Salam. (Credit: Archive photo/Dalati and Nohra) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment and money laundering are among the charges cited Thursday by the Beirut Indictment Chamber, presided over by Kamal Nassar, in referring former Economy Minister Amine Salam and his brother Karim to criminal court. Karim worked with his brother during his tenure at the ministry from 2021 to 2025.The Indictment Chamber also ordered the two men’s deferred arrest, a measure that can legally be implemented only by the criminal court to which they have been referred. The court is expected to enforce the order, particularly if they fail to appear at hearings or at the final session, when arguments are heard before the trial concludes and a verdict is issued.Elie Abboud, president of the Association of Chartered Accountants and head of an insurance audit firm, was subject to a similar... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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