A high-ranking Hungarian official, Antal Rogan, has been subject to sanctions on suspicion of involvement in corruption in Hungary, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing the United States Department of the Treasury.
Antal Rogan, who was subject to sanctions on suspicion of corruption Hungaryis a close associate of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and heads his cabinet – explains Reuters.
Antal Rogan heads Orban's cabinetTAMAS KOVACS/PAP/EPA
According to the agency, Rogan has been close to Orban for decades, managing his government's media machine as well as election campaigns. He now also oversees the secret service of ally Hungary NATO.
Until Reuters published the article, Rogan did not respond to a request for comment on the matter.
Corruption accusation against a Hungarian official
The United States Department of the Treasury accused Rogan of using his position to secure financial benefits for himself and his political allies, Reuters reports.
– United States “will not hesitate to hold accountable individuals like Rogan who use the power of their office to illicitly enrich themselves and their cronies at the expense of their country and fellow citizens,” Bradley T. Smith, Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said in a statement. agency.
Reuters explains that relations between Hungary and the United States have become increasingly tense during the presidency Joe Biden. Partly because of Budapest's relations with Moscow.
Orban is one of the president-elect's most ardent supporters Donald Trump in Europe. Trump will be sworn in as US president on January 20.
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