Austria: Deputy Govenor of OeNB Suspended

Professional ServicesFinancial Services ♦ Published: June 19, 2013; 13:36 ♦ (Vindobona)

Deputy Govenor of Austrian National Bank Duchatczek is suspected of bribery.

Austria: Deputy Govenor of OeNB Suspended / Picture: © Oesterreichische Nationalbank AG (OeNB)

After the charge, which is not yet legally binding, against Deputy Govenor of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) Wolfgang Duchatczek because of dubious business of OeNB affiliates OeBS and Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), OeNB has decided on his immidiate suspension.

After a further examination of the facts in the next session on June 27, the OeNB will decide upon the next…