According to Péter Magyar, the asset protection office will be important not only because of the Fidesz, but also because of the priests
Magyar Péter, a Fidesz frakcióvezetője, kiemelte a Nemzeti Vagyonvisszaszerzési és Védelmi Hivatal (NVVH) jelentőségét, amely egy új, Európában egyedi szuperhatóság lesz, amely a NAV-tól kap tájékoztatást azokról a cégekről, amelyeknek éves árbevétele 75%-a közbeszerzésekből származik. A hivatal képes lesz vizsgálni a pénzfelhasználást, de csak visszamenőlegesen öt évre, és kiterjedt jogkörrel rendelkezik, beleértve a bankszámlákra való hozzáférést és közérdekű adatok lekérdezését. Magyar szerint a hivatal nemcsak a múltra, hanem a jövőre is fontos, hiszen mind a 'tiszás', mind a 'fideszes' elkövetőkkel foglalkozik. Emellett Magyar újra összevetette Orbán Viktor rendszerét a maffiával, és hivatkozott Váradi András, a Felcsúti juhász halálának bizonytalan körülményeire.
In early March 2026, a controversial incident involving the Hungarian Counterterrorism Center (TEK) unfolded when seven Ukrainian citizens were detained during a routine traffic stop. The event, later referred to as "the gold convoy" case, sparked significant public and political debate due to allegations of unlawful detention and potential mistreatment of the detainees. At the center of the controversy is János Hajdu, the former head of TEK, who has now been formally questioned by the Budapest Investigative Prosecutor’s Office as a suspect in the matter.
The sequence of events began on March 4, 2026, when Hajdu, then serving as the Director General of TEK, conducted a briefing for senior officials from the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV). During this meeting, he outlined plans for intercepting a cash-in-transit convoy carrying large sums of U.S. dollars and euros, along with investment gold bars, en route from Austria through Hungary to Ukraine. Based on information provided by NAV, Hajdu reportedly instructed that the vehicles would need to be stopped, and the occupants detained under suspicion of criminal activity. This directive set the stage for what would become a highly contentious operation.
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., TEK officers intercepted two Ukrainian cash-in-transit vehicles near the Alacska rest stop on the M0 highway. The operation was carried out under Hajdu’s direct supervision. The seven Ukrainian citizens aboard the vehicles were ordered off their vehicles, compelled to lie on the ground, and subsequently handcuffed behind their backs. To further restrict their movement and sight, the officers placed blindfolds over their eyes, rotating them approximately 180 degrees—effectively rendering the blindfolds useless. These actions were part of a broader effort to prevent the detainees from identifying themselves or communicating with others.
Following the initial arrest, the detainees were transported to the premises of the Counterterrorism Center. According to official reports prepared by TEK, the detentions were supposed to last only two hours, as the individuals were handed over to NAV for further questioning. However, the Prosecutor's Office later revealed that the NAV did not pursue criminal charges against the detainees but instead treated them as witnesses. As such, the detainees remained in the custody of TEK for an extended period, during which they were kept in handcuffs and blindfolds, violating their personal freedoms and dignity.
Throughout this time, the NAV repeatedly requested that the handcuffs be removed from the detainees, emphasizing that no further legal action was planned. Despite these requests, TEK continued to hold the individuals in custody, maintaining the restrictive measures. The Prosecutor's Office concluded that these actions constituted a form of mistreatment and confirmed that the detainees' liberties were unlawfully restricted.
János Hajdu, having been dismissed from his position as head of TEK in late May 2026, was formally questioned by the Investigative Prosecutor’s Office. He was charged with seven counts of unlawful detention and mistreatment. While Hajdu has denied the accusations and filed a formal complaint, the Prosecutor's Office has ruled that he can remain free pending further investigation. Their reasoning includes the belief that, given his current status outside of TEK, there is minimal risk of him interfering with the ongoing inquiry or evading legal consequences.
This case highlights the complexities surrounding law enforcement operations in cross-border contexts and raises important questions about the balance between national security interests and the rights of individuals. As the investigation continues, the outcome may have far-reaching implications for both Hungary's domestic policies and its international relations with neighboring countries.
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TelexIndependentCenterFactual 30Objective 2018 days ago
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