All documents related to the so-called Ferner-Schadl case are available, as well as evidence not included in the indictment, and “nothing is missing,” the head of the Central Investigation and Public Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) said on Thursday. Ta.
At a press conference, Pal Furcht denied accusations against authorities that “facts” were omitted from the indictment. He added that the indictment contains all the data, charges against the defendants, and evidence supporting the facts that prosecutors consider verifiable. He said evidence had been submitted that did not support the charges, and “all data is traceable.”
we wrote here Leaked recordings of Péter Magyar, ex-spouse of former Justice Minister Judith Varga, reveal that government aides falsified documents in an ongoing corruption trial involving Fidesz politicians. became.
MTI writes that the case concerns an investigation involving Pal Fellner, former secretary of state at the Ministry of Justice, and György Šadr, former head of the Hungarian Chamber of Executive Officers.
Prosecutors allege that Mr. Shadle regularly bribed Mr. Volner until July 2021 and used his influence to secure the appointment of bailiffs of Mr. Volner’s choice in exchange for kickbacks. There is.
A total of 22 people have been charged with corruption, property crimes and money laundering in this case.
The biggest bribery scandal involving Deputy Minister Orbán
According to the indictment, Mr. Shadl paid bribes totaling at least 83 million forints (217,000 euros) to Mr. Fellner between May 2018 and July 2021, and that Mr. Fellner paid bribes totaling at least 83 million forints (217,000 euros) to Mr. Fellner for Mr. Shadl’s benefit. and exercised influence as deputy minister.
Frucht declined to give details of the ongoing investigation, saying that former justice minister Judit Varga was interviewed as a witness by the Metropolitan Investigative Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday.
He said several separate investigations into related matters had been opened and were ongoing with other law enforcement agencies.
He would not comment on evidence presented in the ongoing investigation, but said authorities would provide information once the investigation is complete.
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