Raids targeting anti-corruption chief rock Hungary's government

Ferenc Biro is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority but says it is politically motivated.

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The chief prosecutor has announced that its chairman, Ferenc Biro, is suspected of corruption and abuse of authority.

Police also raided Biro's home, and took away documents.

He has admitted to "lending his official car to his wife to go shopping" but rejects the allegations and says he is being targeted for political reasons, "from the top".

That statement alone has raised eyebrows in Hungary.

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