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Hungarian journalist threats regarding Fradiváros project

Overview

Investigations into the ‘Fradiváros’ project have uncovered potential financial irregularities involving approximately 25 billion HUF in state subsidies intended for the Népliget sports complex. The Ministry of Interior is filing a report regarding suspected budgetary fraud, breach of trust, and abuse of office, noting that planned infrastructure was not built despite funds being transferred to FTC Labdarúgó Zrt., including 11.2 billion HUF for player rights.

Following reports on these irregularities, journalists have been targeted by Ferencváros ultras. Sports economist János Kele reportedly received threats via social media, including a banner reading ‘Kele Jani, start worrying.’ Subsequently, Index managing editor András Murányi reported receiving threats against himself and his family, including disrespectful comments regarding his deceased brother, from the ‘Grüne Jugend Ferencváros’ Facebook group.

Entities

Ferencvárosi Torna Club · Grüne Jugend Ferencváros · János Kele · Gábor Kubatov · Ministry of Interior

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Journalist András Murányi threatened over Fradiváros reporting

    Index editor András Murányi reported receiving threats against his family from a supporter group following his reporting on the controversial 25 billion HUF state-funded ‘Fradiváros’ project.

  2. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Journalist János Kele threatened following Fradiváros subsidy investigation

    Journalist János Kele has faced threats from Ferencváros ultras following investigations into the alleged misuse of 25 billion HUF in state subsidies intended for the unbuilt Fradiváros sports project.

Sources

444.hu · blikk.hu · klubradio.hu · refresher.hu