Lombkoronasétányos mayor: A forest does not cease to be a forest just because the trees are cut down

Mihály Filemon, former mayor of Nyírmártonfalva, denies allegations of budget fraud related to a canopy walkway project. He claims he met all conditions and that the investigation was politically motivated. The prosecution argues he misled authorities about the project's compliance and aims to unlawfully obtain funding. Filemon insists the project was executed correctly and that he reforested the area after tree removal. The trial continues with the second defendant, H. J., also denying charges. The case has drawn media attention and scrutiny from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).