Hungary detains former central bank governor Matolcsy in fraud probe
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Hungarian authorities detained Gyorgy Matolcsy, former governor of the National Bank of Hungary and a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, early Wednesday. Prosecutors are investigating allegations of embezzlement, fraud and abuse linked to foundations established under his leadership at the central bank.
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- Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Gyorg Matolcsy DetainedBloomberg · Oct 21, 3:41 AM
- Former Hungarian central bank chief Matolcsy detained in foundations probeReuters · Oct 21, 5:02 AM
- Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuseAssociated Press · Oct 21, 6:22 AM