- Programme
- Global Anti-Corruption
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- 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.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026