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.

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.