Assafir: Brazilian authorities hold Rana Qleilat in custody

Lebanese daily Assafir reported today that specialized authorities in Brazil arrested Mrs. Rana Qleilat who was under trial in issues pertinent to the collapse of the Bank al-Madinah, including accusations of "money laundering and sedition."

Well-informed Lebanese sources told the paper that specialized Lebanese judicial authorities are studying means of bringing Qleilat back to Lebanon and the likely role of the Interpol in this regard.