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Central Bank governor reportedly arrested

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    DRC Central Ban Governor Jean-Claude Masangu Mulongo and “two associates” were arrested yesterday, AFP quoted bank sources as saying. No reasons for the arrests were given, but there was speculation the move was linked to the Central Bank’s opposition to a government decree outlawing the use of foreign currency in domestic transactions.

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