Former governor of the Central Bank of Hungary and former minister of Orbán arrested

Gyorgy Matolcsy, former governor of the Hungarian Central Bank and ex-minister, was arrested on corruption charges involving over 1.2 billion euros. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the detention, emphasizing Matolcsy's close ties to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The investigation dates back to 2025, focusing on potential misappropriation of public assets by Optima Investment, a firm established under Matolcsy's leadership. Matolcsy was taken into custody after refusing to answer questions during interrogation. The Hungarian Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting a large-scale operation with ongoing investigations at multiple locations, and a press conference is scheduled to provide updates.