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Legal proceedings against Balázs Bús

Overview

Balázs Bús, the former mayor of Óbuda and former vice president of the National Cultural Fund, is currently in pre-trial detention at the Csillag prison in Szeged. His arrest followed a raid by the National Tax and Customs Administration regarding a 17 billion HUF misappropriation case. Bús also faces allegations of accepting 150 million HUF in bribes during his time as mayor.

Reports from Bús’s partner indicate he is facing harsh conditions, including strict isolation, special supervision, and a cell infested with bedbugs. He is reportedly only allowed one hour of outdoor exercise daily, often in temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

Bús has denied all wrongdoing, maintaining his innocence and characterizing the legal proceedings as politically motivated, claiming he is a “political prisoner.” In response to his detention, hundreds of supporters gathered in Óbuda for an ecumenical prayer meeting titled “Let the good overcome evil” to support him.

Entities

Balázs Bús · Csillag Prison · National Cultural Fund · Kecskemét District Court · Bartos Béla

Timeline

4 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Balázs Bús supporters hold prayer meeting in Óbuda
Hundreds gathered in Óbuda for prayer services to support former mayor Balázs Bús, who is currently detained facing corruption and fund mismanagement allegations.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Balázs Bús faces harsh conditions in Szeged prison
Former Óbuda mayor Balázs Bús is facing harsh conditions, including isolation and bedbug infestations, while in pre-trial detention in Szeged regarding a 17 billion HUF misappropriation case.

Sources

blikk.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · bulvar.parameter.sk · comics.shogakukan.co.jp · economx.hu · hir.ma · kiskegyed.hu · napi.hu · nlcafe.hu · pdp.co.in · regionalpec.org · sportal.blikk.hu · twice.hu