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Slovak Central Bank Governor Convicted of Bribery, Faces Prison

5/30/2025

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Slovakia's central bank governor, Peter Kažimír, faces a €200,000 fine or a year in prison after being convicted of bribery by a Specialised Criminal Court. The charges stem from a €48,000 bribe linked to his time as finance minister from 2012 to 2019. Kažimír vows to appeal, insisting on his innocence.

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Slovakia's central bank governor, Peter Kažimír, faces a €200,000 fine or a year in prison after being convicted of bribery by a Specialised Criminal Court. The charges stem from a €48,000 bribe linked to his time as finance minister from 2012 to 2019. Kažimír vows to appeal, insisting on his innocence.