Four Men Allegedly Involved in Murder of Former Ambassador Arrested

The General Directorate of State Security detained four people suspected of being involved in assassinating former ambassador Michel Bou Khater, state-run National News Agency reported on Saturday.

According to the news agency, the four men, who are allegedly involved in the murder of ambassador Bou khater in in September, were arrested in the town of Taalbaya in the Bekaa valley.

Bou khater was found dead in his Villa in Taanayel in the Bekaa in an armed robbery on September 10, 2013.

Forensics report said that Bou khater was smothered with a pillow.

The former ambassador's precious items were robbed, in addition to his vehicle.