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Hungary arrests former central bank chief on fraud suspicion
- György Matolcsy, Hungary's former Central Bank governor, was arrested by police.
- The arrest is part of a crackdown on alleged corruption under the Orbán government.
- Matolcsy, who also served as finance minister, is suspected of financial abuses.
- Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed the arrest on Facebook.
- The arrest is linked to investigations into foundations and suspected corruption.
Articles (7)
Financial Times·
Hungary detains Orbán’s former central bank chief
Reuters·
Former Hungarian central bank chief Matolcsy detained in probe into loss of bank funds
Fortune·
Hungary’s former central bank chief is arrested on suspicion of fraud as the new government cracks down on alleged corruption
ABC News·
Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse
Associated Press·
Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse
Bloomberg·
Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Detained, Report Says
Bloomberg·
Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Gyorg Matolcsy Detained