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He studied engineering economics at the [[Riga Technical University|Riga University of Technology]], graduating in 1990. He was a member of the student corporation Lettonia. His studies continued at [[Clarkson University]] in [[New York (state)|New York]], completing a Masters degree in business administration and management in 1992, whereafter he was appointed deputy governor and chairman of the board of the Bank of Latvia the same year. |
He studied engineering economics at the [[Riga Technical University|Riga University of Technology]], graduating in 1990. He was a member of the student corporation Lettonia. His studies continued at [[Clarkson University]] in [[New York (state)|New York]], completing a Masters degree in business administration and management in 1992, whereafter he was appointed deputy governor and chairman of the board of the Bank of Latvia the same year. |
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Rimšēvičs was detained by the [[Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau]] |
Rimšēvičs was detained by the [[Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau]] on February 18, 2018, while officers raided his home and offices at the Bank of Latvia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/latvia-cenbank-idUSL8N1Q80BJ|title=Latvian central bank governor Rimsevics detained - Prime Minister's office |date=18 February 2018 |publisher=[[Reuters]] |accessdate=18 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43105170|title=Latvian central bank boss detained |date=18 February 2018 |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate=18 February 2018}}</ref> He was released on bail the next day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-43112441 |title=Bank boss bailed in Latvia corruption probe |date=19 February 2018 |publisher=[[BBC]] |accessdate=19 February 2018}}</ref> State Prosecutor's office has charged Rimševičs with accepting a bribe<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/crime/latvian-central-bank-governor-to-be-charged-with-taking-bribe.a283597/ |title=Latvian central bank governor to be charged with taking bribe |date=28 June 2018 |publisher=[[Public Broadcasting of Latvia]] |accessdate=11 January 2019}}</ref>. The case is pending. |
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Ilmārs Rimšēvičs | |
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 Ilmārs Rimšēvičs (2013) | |
| Born | 30 April 1965 |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Alma mater | Riga Technical University |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Years active | 2001-present |
Ilmārs Rimšēvičs (born 30 April 1965) is a Latvian economist who has served as the governor of the central Bank of Latvia since 2001. He is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.
He studied engineering economics at the Riga University of Technology, graduating in 1990. He was a member of the student corporation Lettonia. His studies continued at Clarkson University in New York, completing a Masters degree in business administration and management in 1992, whereafter he was appointed deputy governor and chairman of the board of the Bank of Latvia the same year.
Rimšēvičs was detained by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau on February 18, 2018, while officers raided his home and offices at the Bank of Latvia.[1][2] He was released on bail the next day.[3] State Prosecutor's office has charged Rimševičs with accepting a bribe[4]. The case is pending.
References
- ^ "Latvian central bank governor Rimsevics detained - Prime Minister's office". Reuters. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Latvian central bank boss detained". BBC. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Bank boss bailed in Latvia corruption probe". BBC. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Latvian central bank governor to be charged with taking bribe". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
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