Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse

Former Central Bank governor György Matolcsy, who served during Viktor Orbán's time as Hungary's leader, has been arrested by police on suspicion of fraud and abuse of power. The exact nature of the allegations is not detailed in available reports. He is currently in police custody as the investigation proceeds.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse

BloombergLean Left· 8d ago

Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Gyorg Matolcsy Detained

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Hungarian police arrest Orbán-era central bank governor on suspicion of fraud and abuse

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FortuneLean Right· 7d ago

Hungary’s former central bank chief is arrested on suspicion of fraud as the new government cracks down on alleged corruption