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

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:01:11+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/21/hungary-central-bank-governor-gyorgy-matolcsy-arrest-fraud/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/hungary-s-former-central-bank-chief-is-arrested-on-suspicion-of-fraud--900bd0/

György Matolcsy, a longtime Orbán ally, was detained as authorities investigate suspected financial abuses involving public funds.

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