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Magyar Waives Immunity as Hungary Targets Fraud
Hungary's prime minister waives immunity to investigate alleged fraud involving billions in stolen funds.
In brief
Hungary's prime minister waives immunity to investigate alleged fraud involving billions in stolen funds. Prime minister Péter Magyar lifted his immunity after prosecutors accused him of theft, as two former ministers face custody over suspected fraud. Originally reported by EUobserver.
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Two Ministers Held in Custody
Two former ministers have been remanded in custody over suspected breaches of fiduciary duty involving billions of forints and the acceptance of bribes.
National Asset Recovery Office
The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office immediately took over four cases and began investigating them, including the visa business linked to Orbán’s brother.
Magyar Waives His Immunity
Prime minister Péter Magyar requested the lifting of his own immunity after the deputy prosecutor general asked the speaker of parliament to initiate the procedure over an incident in June 2024.
Magyar's Alleged Theft
According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, Magyar deliberately dropped the phone of a man filming him into the Danube, an act it classifies legally as theft.
Hankó and Seszták in Custody
Seszták went to the Central Investigating Chief Prosecutor’s Office, where he was taken into custody. He said he had committed no crime and wished to give a statement.
At a glance
Prime minister Péter Magyar lifted his immunity after prosecutors accused him of theft, as two former ministers face custody over suspected fraud.
