The interrogation of György Matolcsy as a suspect has begun

György Matolcsy, former central bank governor, is being questioned by the Central Investigation Prosecutor's Office regarding serious economic fraud and document forgery. His lawyer, Pál Bátki, argues against his detention, citing Matolcsy's stable living conditions and family ties. Matolcsy was arrested early Wednesday, alongside his companies' lawyer and an executive linked to a property in Mykonos. The case involves significant financial misconduct, with previous reports detailing the mismanagement of public funds.