Hungarian corruption scandal implicates top officials, sparking protests

The Associated Press March 26, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC

Summary: Former Hungarian insider Peter Magyar released an audio recording implicating top officials in a corruption cover-up, sparking protests. Allies of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, including the president and Justice Minister, resigned due to public outrage. Magyar alleges evidence tampering by government officials. He plans to form a new political party to challenge Orbán's rule. The scandal has caused a political crisis in Hungary. Magyar calls for an independent investigation.

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