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Kahwaji has been charged several times with corruption and illicit enrichment. As an army official, Kahwaji is suspected of using his influence to accrue vast fortunes, and accepting bribes. In
December 2020, a Lebanese judge has filed corruption charges against him and other high-ranked officials.
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Kahwaji is married to Marleine Sfeir. They have three children: Jad, Joanna and Joe. He is a Maronite Christian.
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in May 2008. He is the 13th chief officer in all of the army's 63-year history.
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