Hungary’s Supreme Court docket on Tuesday sentenced former Jobbik MEP Béla Kovács to 5 years in jail for spying, Hungarian media reported. He was additionally sentenced for funds fraud and falsification of paperwork. Based on the indictment, between 2012 and 2014, Kovács’ job was to create teams within the EU to strengthen Russia’s pursuits and weaken EU coverage. Kovács lives in Moscow. A world warrant could possibly be issued for his arrest.
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