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Former Hungarian Central Bank Governor Gyorg Matolcsy Detained

Bloomberg Markets·October 21, 2026·1 min read

Former Hungarian central bank Governor Gyorgy Matolcsy was detained early Wednesday as prosecutors investigate embezzlement and fraud allegedly committed under his leadership. The detention marks a significant escalation in the probe, which could implicate other officials. Matolcsy led the central bank for over a decade before stepping down earlier this year.

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