Hungarian ministry files criminal complaint over Tempus Public Foundation spending

Hungary's Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs has announced it will file a criminal complaint following an internal audit of the Tempus Public Foundation. The investigation identified over 1.1 billion HUF in objectionable public spending under the foundation's previous management, including overpriced gala events, promotional video productions, and international travel expenses.

Authorities stated that the legal action is being initiated on suspicion of abuse of office, misappropriation of funds, and budgetary fraud. According to the ministry, a significant portion of the irregular payments occurred during the tenure of the previous leadership under the Ministry of Culture and Innovation. Investigations into the financial irregularities remain ongoing.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex.