Hungarian prosecutors raid Orbán party’s data center in embezzlement probe
Summary
Hungarian prosecutors raided data centers used by the Fidesz party, led by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, to investigate possible misuse of government funds. The investigation centers on suspicions that about $53.5 million was improperly handled through a cultural fund while Orbán was in office.Key Facts
- Prosecutors and tax investigators raided offices with data servers linked to the Fidesz party.
- The probe involves suspected embezzlement and misuse of grant money from Hungary’s National Cultural Fund.
- Six current and former officials face charges related to the misuse of about 17 billion forints ($53.5 million).
- The accused deny any wrongdoing.
- Funds were reportedly given in unclear ways to artists supporting Fidesz and campaigning for the party.
- The raid happened without prior notice and included attempts to seize Fidesz’s communication systems.
- Fidesz governed Hungary for 16 years before losing the April national election.
- The current government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, is working to remove Orbán’s influence in institutions.
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