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Corruption investigations in North Macedonia and Hungary
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In North Macedonia, the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime and Corruption halted its investigation into the ‘Mazut’ case. Authorities determined case, determining that collected evidence failed to establish criminal acts or prosecutable offenses. A key factor in the This decision was influenced by the lack of reported financial loss by AD ESM, alongside economic ESM and data suggesting the reactivation of TEЦ Negotino was economically viable, as production costs were lower than purchasing electricity via the Hungarian HUPX exchange. Concurrently, Hungarian viable. In Hungary, authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the state-owned Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) regarding allegations of mismanagement and abuse of office. The probe includes probe, initiated following complaints from the Ministry of Economy and Energy after an internal audit, targets four specific cases involving suspected irregularities and abuse of power. A primary focus is a one billion euro loan granted to North Macedonia, which featured a state guarantee and included a 3.25% interest rate. rate and a full state guarantee. Prime Minister Péter Magyar has suggested that funds meant intended for Hungarian businesses may have been diverted to support a foreign political ally and companies linked to the previous administration. The investigation also encompasses other administration of Viktor Orbán. Other scrutinized cases include a 59 billion HUF financing deals involving deal related to the Sofitel hotel and a company linked to István Tiborcz, as well as a 126 billion HUF African infrastructure projects. project involving Duna Aszfalt. To assist the inquiry, police have seized thousands of pages of internal documents from the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Interior. This investigation is part of a broader anti-corruption effort by the Magyar government, which includes the establishment of the National Authority for Asset Recovery and Protection (NVVH) to reclaim funds allegedly diverted to oligarchs and political associates.
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