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FOUND: Orban critic under investigation in hungary - You Need To See This

Magyar shot to prominence in Hungarian politics after unprecedented anger erupted against the long-ruling government of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban over a child abuse scandal (Credit: AFP)

Hungarian former government insider-turned critic Peter Magyar on Thursday said he has been put under investigation by a controversial new government agency set up to curb foreign influence.

The Sovereignty Protection Office began operating in February with critics fearing it would have a "chilling effect" on the country's democracy.

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