We can sum up the “dreams” of Marianne Howayek, assistant to the Governor of the Banque du Liban, Riad Salameh and his right-hand man, in only one phrase: an ambitious woman who only wishes for the end of the European investigations, and longs for her to go back in time, to follow up on her “achievements” within the Central Bank, and to receive awards. The world.. as if nothing had happened.
French procedures
In fact, what Al-Huwaik wishes will not come true. The European judiciary expanded its investigations, which made her liable to accountability, and the French judiciary convicted her of financial crimes. In short, things will never be the same again. The governor’s term will end, and Al-Huwaik will not be thanked for her achievements within the Central Bank through comprehensive restructuring operations, unification of resources, etc.. Rather, she will be prosecuted for these “achievements” and will be condemned by the European judiciary.
Al-Hawik returned to Beirut, after agreeing to appear before the French judge, Aude Borosi, on Friday, June 30. Before leaving French territory, she undertook to appear every 3 months before the French judiciary.
In fact, Al-Hawik did not show her cooperation with the French judiciary, simply because she would not succeed in doing so. Perhaps, because she is well aware that the evidence has become firm and that there is no way out, and attempts to escape with the European judiciary will not work.
During the hours of interrogation, Al-Howayek tried to defend herself and the source of her money, confirming that she is the daughter of a rich man, and that she inherited these huge amounts of money from her father, and the ruler did not provide her with money or real estate, and also for her efforts within the Central Bank at exorbitant prices, so her great wealth is a result of her fatigue. And far from money laundering and illegal enrichment or theft and embezzlement. Thus, Al-Hawik tried to prove her innocence in front of Borosi.
However, the French judiciary has other data, and different facts. Al-Huwaik is accused of forming a criminal gang of villains, and money laundering within the framework of an organized gang.
In a clearer sense, the ruler’s assistant is accused of forming a gang of evil people with the ruler, his family, and anyone who proves his involvement in this case.
long questioning
On the other hand, Borosi tried to ascertain the source of Al-Huwaik’s money, that is, her question that was asked: “Where did you get this from?”, She also wanted her to clarify her relationship with the ruler, and provide information about her powers within the Central Bank. She owns a luxurious apartment in France, and large sums of money are distributed in her bank accounts in France. Not to mention her real estate and bank accounts in Lebanon. Where did she get all this money from?
As usual, during each interrogation of Salama and his team, Al-Hawik denied all these charges, and insisted on presenting official documents proving her innocence. According to sources following up on this case, she confirmed that these documents are sufficient to prove all the facts.
And just like what happened with the banker Marawan Khair El-Din, I pledged to appear before the French judiciary every 3 months, and to present the required documents. She was also asked not to communicate at all with the ruler, his family, and the heads of the banks’ board of directors. She was prevented from practicing her work within the Central Bank of Lebanon, and a bail of 1.5 million euros was imposed on her, which she paid. It is a guarantee of her return to France again, meaning that she will lose this amount in the event that she refuses to appear before Borosi again. However, how did Al-Huwaik undertake not to continue her work within the Central Bank when she is responsible for an exchange platform? Will you really adhere to these procedures? No definitive answer.
Raja Salameh will not be acting
Al-Modon has learned that Raja Salameh has made his choice, and it is expected that he will not appear before the French judiciary in his hearing, the date of which will be announced soon. And after he used up all the medical excuses, no one knew which one he would use this time. However, in the event that he is absent from his session, and Borosi is not convinced of the new medical excuse, especially after he suffered “irrational” health problems during the last period that coincided with his interrogation sessions, it is expected that an international arrest warrant will be issued against him, and therefore his condition will be similar to that of the ruler, as he will determine The Lebanese judiciary has a hearing.. and the ruler’s scenario will be repeated inside the Palace of Justice in Beirut.
Today, the Court of Appeal in France will issue its decision regarding the legality of the seizure of real estate and safety funds in Europe. On the fourth of July, the first step of the stage of recovering the Lebanese state’s right from the ruler’s money is supposed to begin, after the charges against him have been proven, and it is officially announced that the Governor of the Banque du Liban, who won international awards because of his monetary policy, betrayed the trust and embezzled from his state’s money. He manipulated the figures of the Central Bank, which is the main responsible for this economic crisis that swallowed the deposits of citizens.
2023-07-03 21:03:14
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