Madar Accused of Extortion and Domestic Violence

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar is accused of extortion and domestic violence against his former wife, Judit Varga.

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Peter Madar is accused of extortion and domestic violence by his ex-wife, Judit Varga.
The accusation was reported to the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office in Hungary.
The complaint was filed by former MP Ilona Ekes, a member of the opposition party Fidesz.
The alleged incident occurred in January 2023 when Madar secretly recorded a conversation with his wife.
The recording was allegedly used for blackmail between January 2023 and March 2024.
The alleged blackmail involved threats of criminal prosecution and imprisonment if Varga did not agree to unfavorable divorce terms.
The basis for the complaint includes Varga's testimony before a parliamentary commission on November 11, media reports, and other evidence.
Varga was the Minister of Justice in Hungary from 2019 to 2023.
The couple had three children together.

In April 2026, Madar's party 'Tisa' won the parliamentary elections, securing 141 out of 199 seats, and Madar succeeded Viktor Orban as Prime Minister. — vedomosti
In September, the Hungarian Parliament removed Madar's immunity after he was accused of stealing a mobile phone. — vm