Serbian analyst alleges central bank rate hike masks empty Alta Bank treasury, fictitious payments

Economic analyst Bogdan Petrović claims the National Bank of Serbia's first rate hike in 26 months was driven by Alta Bank's empty treasury and that former governor Boris Macura presented fictitious payments. The allegations are unverified and likely politically motivated, but they raise questions about the central bank's credibility and financial sector stability.

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