Posted 3/28/2024, 1:58:50 PM
Hungarian Graft Probe Targets Orban Cabinet Over Leaked Tape Allegations
- Hungarian prosecutors investigating allegations of attempts to influence a graft case based on leaked tape
- Tape published by former government insider Peter Magyar alleging cabinet aides tried to alter documents
- Chief prosecutor says investigation underway into possible failure to report bribery
- Former justice minister Judit Varga questioned as witness, denies authenticity of tape
- Probe comes ahead of European elections in June and recent high-profile scandals involving Orban allies