Bank of Greece Governor Yiannis Stournaras categorically denied press reports claiming he intervened or obstructed an investigation into his wife’s business activities.
“The projects mentioned in the delirious and slanderous reports were awarded to his wife’s company long before he became a minister and following an international tender,” Stournaras says in his statement adding that his and his wife’s assets and the manner in which they were acquired are included in the wealth declarations submitted regularly since he first took public office.
“Some people feel that they are threatened or that they are losing privileges they had fraudulently obtained. It is time for them to realize that the Bank of Greece and its governor are staying away from political games and will continue their work to ensure the proper operation of the banking system, as unpleasant as this may be for some,” he added.
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