A former policewoman is on police wanted list in Hungary for refusing military service

The case of Katalin Zsiga, a former policewoman wanted for refusing military service, has captured widespread attention due to its complexity. Listed on police.hu since late November, Zsiga previously accused colleagues of serious misconduct, including rape, claims that were dismissed by investigators.

Former policewoman on the wanted list

As Blikk reports, a former policewoman, Katalin Zsiga, is wanted by the Investigation Prosecutor’s Office of the Capital for refusing military service. The 32-year-old, listed on police.hu since 27 November, had previously accused colleagues of raping her and filming the act, allegations that were never proven. The case has sparked public interest, with some mistakenly contacting an unrelated woman whose phone number has been in use for 20 years. Frustrated by persistent calls, the woman threatened to report the harassment to the police, highlighting the controversy and confusion surrounding Zsiga’s case.

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Sexual violence case

In 2021, former policewoman Katalin Zsiga alleged that two colleagues from the border service drugged, raped, and videotaped her at a boarding house, claiming the footage was shared in a Viber group. She reported the incident to her commanding officer but was instead sent to a psychiatric hospital. Following this, Zsiga went on leave but was later called back to duty, which she refused out of fear of encountering one of her alleged abusers. Her refusal was classified as a refusal of military service, a serious charge against her.

Zsiga also filed a complaint with the Regional Investigation Prosecutor’s Office in Szeged, accusing the two officers of aggravated sexual violence. However, the investigation concluded swiftly in February 2023, with authorities determining no crime had been committed.

Wanted for refusing military service

The case of former policewoman Katalin Zsiga, wanted for refusing military service, remains shrouded in mystery. When queried about the proceedings, the Central Investigating Prosecutor’s Office provided a guarded response, citing the presumption of innocence and legal protections around personal data. They stated that only limited details about their actions, such as decisions to initiate investigations or procedural steps, can be disclosed, leaving many questions unanswered.

No way to reach her

In December 2022, Zsiga was reportedly ordered to the Judicial Observation and Treatment Institute by the Military Council of the Metropolitan Court, though it is unclear if this was carried out. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful, as her Facebook profile is now unavailable, and she remains unreachable by phone. The silence surrounding her case continues to fuel speculation and interest.

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