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Former Hungarian central bank chief György Matolcsy detained in financial fraud probe

EuroNews21 October 2026, 09:46 UTCHungary

The investigation follows scrutiny of the central bank's foundations, which managed more than €1 billion in public funds. Matolcsy has denied wrongdoing.

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