Investigators detained former Hungarian National Bank governor György Matolcsy on Wednesday morning. The detention is linked to a case involving the central bank's foundations, in which he faces suspicions of serious economic fraud and document forgery. svet.sme.sk ↗
The detention took place during a coordinated operation carried out at multiple locations by the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office. Law enforcement authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the operation of the Hungarian National Bank's foundations. Index.hu ↗
Fidesz responded to the case through its press spokesman Bertalan Havasi. The ruling party stated that it expects impartial proceedings without political pressure. At the same time, it emphasized that everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial. HVG ↗
Matolcsy led the Hungarian National Bank prior to his detention. The investigation is now focused on suspicions related to the management of the foundations and possible violations of rules governing the handling of documents and financial resources. Refresher.sk ↗
Further proceedings will depend on the decisions of investigators and the prosecution. No further details are yet known about György Matolcsy's procedural status or the scope of suspicions against other individuals.
Hungary Detains Former Governor György Matolcsy
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Zadržali bývalého guvernéra maďarskej centrálnej banky. György Matolcsy čelí podozreniam z megapodvodu
Refresher.sk
| 10:29 21.10.
V Maďarsku zadržali bývalého guvernéra národnej banky Matolcsyho
svet.sme.sk
| 10:25 21.10.
Havasi Bertalan Matolcsy őrizetbe vétele után: A Fidesz elvárja, hogy a hatóságok politikai nyomás nélkül járjanak el
HVG
| 11:26 21.10.
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