On 7 January 2025, Antal Rogan, a senior Hungarian official and close aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, was sanctioned by the United States for alleged corruption. Rogan, who oversees Hungary’s secret services and has managed Orban’s media and election strategies, is accused of using his position for financial gain for himself and his allies. The U.S. Treasury labeled Rogan as a key figure in systemic corruption, while Orban’s cabinet dismissed the sanctions as politically motivated and vowed to challenge them under the incoming Trump administration.
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