The former head of Burundi’s central bank has been arrested on suspicions of corruption.
Dieudonné Murengerantwari has been accused by the justice ministry of causing trouble for the national economy, being involved in corruption, hiding money, and taking public assets for personal use.
He hasn’t replied to the accusations made against him.
On Sunday, the President of Burundi, Évariste Ndayishimiye, removed Mr. Murengerantwari from his position and appointed Édouard Normand Bigendako as the replacement.
Mr Murengerantwari was chosen to be in charge of Burundi’s central bank for a period of five years starting in August of the previous year.
Attorney General Leonard Manirakiza said on Tuesday that the accusations against Mr. Murengerantwari are not yet confirmed, and the investigation is still ongoing.
He also mentioned that Mr. Murengerantwari is being treated in line with the law while he is still in custody.
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Burundi’s former central bank governor detained
