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

📍 Hungary, HU·🕐 5d ago·6 outlets

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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[Claude] Both other reports cover the same arrest and fraud investigation of Matolcsy, with no conflicting facts about who, where, or when.

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