Former Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh has been moved from a hospital to a prison facility, marking a significant procedural shift in the long-running legal case against him.
A judicial official confirmed the transfer to AFP on Saturday, noting that Salameh had been under police guard at the medical center since falling ill earlier in the week.
The transfer signals that the Lebanese judiciary is preparing to resume active proceedings against Salameh, who faces embezzlement charges linked to the country's severe financial crisis.
The move ends a period of medical detention that had effectively paused his incarceration while he received treatment.
This development follows a recent postponement of a scheduled hearing for Salameh, which was adjourned due to his health condition.
The case remains one of the most high-profile legal battles stemming from Lebanon's economic collapse, with Salameh accused of mismanagement and embezzlement during his tenure as governor.