Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal welcomed the withdrawal of a bribery case filed against him over the Central Bank’s controversial investment in Greek sovereign bonds in 2011. Speaking to the media, Cabraal said he was happy with the court’s decision. “Many tried to exert immense psychological pressure on me with this allegation. But that didn’t affect me. I had faith in the judicial process, and I’m happy the case has been withdrawn,” he said, thanking those who stood by him and his associates. “While many celebrated these allegations, I knew that we would be cleared,” he added, claiming…
Cabraal hails case withdrawal, but silent on Rs. 1.84B payment condition
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