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While French prosecutors investigated him for money laundering, Lebanese banker Marwan Kheireddine quietly transferred ownership of his $200 million UK real estate empire to his brother, raising suspicions of asset shielding amid a broader corruption probe into former central bank governor Riad Salame.

Lebanon detained its powerful former central bank governor, Riad Salame, and whisked him to a courtroom where a judge ordered a four-day precautionary detention before another court decides whether he will remain in custody over accusations of financial crimes.