On April 25, Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s opposition Tisa party, demanded that law enforcement agencies prohibit businessmen from Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s entourage from traveling abroad. Magyar revealed 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 Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has suspended several large transfers involving Antal Rogan, head of the department of the Prime Minister, on suspicion of money laundering.
Magyar urged NAV to immediately 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 stressed that law enforcement must prevent such individuals from fleeing to nations without extradition treaties until a new government begins work.
The opposition leader also warned that Orban’s supporters plan to sell off key domestic assets—including TV2 media resources—at undervalued prices. Magyar cautioned investors against purchasing these businesses, stating they would be managed by the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection, a newly established agency targeting corruption.
Magyar reported that influential families have already departed Hungary, taking children from educational institutions. Entrepreneur Lorinc Mesaros, considered Hungary’s wealthiest individual with a fortune exceeding €3 billion and a childhood friend of Prime Minister Orban, is expected to leave for Dubai in the coming days. He noted oligarchs are actively recruiting security personnel to facilitate their departure.
