Bechir Saleh
Bechir Saleh is a former Libyan official who served as the director of the Libyan Investment Authority and was a close advisor to Muammar Gaddafi. Known for his involvement in the Libyan regime's financial operations, Saleh sought refuge in France during the Libyan Civil War. His connections to Sarkozy and discussions about a peaceful resolution to the conflict have placed him in the spotlight, particularly concerning allegations of financing Sarkozy's political campaigns.
Born on Jan 01, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| France | 3 | 4.33 | 0.15% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 118,261 | $2,700,000 | 4,892$ |
| Totals | 3 | 65,273,511 | 118,261 | $2,700,000 | 4,892$ |
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Recent Mentions
France:
Bechir Saleh is implicated in the financing channels related to Kadhafi.
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France:
Bechir Saleh is mentioned as the director of cabinet for Colonel Kadhafi, involved in discussions about financial transactions with Sarkozy.
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France:
Bechir Saleh is the former chief of staff of Kadhafi who was exfiltrated from France.
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France:
Béchir Saleh is another defendant in the trial who is also in hiding.
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France:
Bechir Saleh is the head of the Libyan sovereign fund mentioned in the context of the Airbus sale.
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Monaco:
Bechir Saleh was the president of the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and was convinced by Djouhri to choose Airbus.
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Monaco:
Bechir Saleh is the financial manager of the Libyan regime and is implicated in the alleged corruption surrounding the villa.
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France:
Bechir Saleh was the head of the Libyan sovereign fund and is involved in the Sarkozy-Kadhafi trial regarding the financing of Sarkozy's 2007 presidential campaign.
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France:
Bechir Saleh, Kadhafi's former chief of staff, requested asylum for his family in France.
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