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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister could face up to three years in prison, media report
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Ukraine Today .org
The case of former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has been transferred to the Budapest Police Headquarters.
He is suspected of receiving a bribe for his appointment to a position at the Chinese company BYD, Index reports.
The publication shared that since Peter Szijjártó is no longer a member of the National Assembly, he does not have immunity.
It is noted that the investigation against Peter Szijjártó was initiated after a public figure, István Tenya, made a statement about possible bribery.
At the same time, the national security risks associated with Szijjártó’s appointment to a Chinese company are being considered by the National Security Committee of the Hungarian Parliament.