The Depositors’ Cry Association sharply criticized Finance Minister Yassine Jaber over the proposed Financial Gap Law, accusing him of failing to protect bank customers’ funds amid Lebanon’s ongoing banking crisis.
In a statement, the association questioned whether Jaber is “a conspirator on depositors’ money” or simply “helpless” as decisions are reportedly influenced by figures such as Nawaf Salam and Amer Al-Bassat. The group highlighted that “no project related to banking regulation or the financial gap can be advanced without the Finance Minister,” urging Jaber to clarify his role.
The association also accused Jaber of hypocrisy, noting that he previously claimed banks would be the “biggest losers” under the law, while his past record included involvement in governments and councils that legalized corruption and mismanaged public funds.
“Either reveal your true face as one of the symbols of the conspiracy on depositors’ money, or prove you are the minister who says: ‘The word is mine,’” the statement said, calling on Jaber to take responsibility before it’s too late.
The Financial Gap Law, which is currently under debate in the Cabinet, has sparked widespread concern among depositors and political observers, as critics warn that it could lead to significant losses for individuals holding deposits in Lebanon’s banks.
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