Hungary files a criminal complaint over $965M COVID-19 ventilator deal, citing possible fraud

Hungary’s foreign ministry filed a criminal complaint regarding what it says was possible fraud related to the previous government's purchase of ventilators worth about $965 million from China during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation raised suspicions of breach of fiduciary duty and financial loss, noting that some units were defective or unused. Additionally, reports suggested most units were purchased through intermediary companies.