Péter Magyar and two MPs face immunity suspension requests

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The Hungarian Prosecution Service has requested the lifting of parliamentary immunity for three MPs: Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták. The requests involve distinct allegations ranging from a suspected theft to large-scale financial crimes.

Péter Magyar faces a theft investigation regarding an incident at the Ötkert nightclub in June 2024. Prosecutors allege Magyar took a man’s mobile phone during a dispute and threw it into the Danube. While originally investigated as vandalism or disorderly conduct, the charge has been reclassified as theft. Magyar has publicly requested the suspension of his own immunity, stating, “I have absolutely nothing to hide.”

Miklós Seszták is suspected of accepting bribes in connection with his official duties, an investigation involving alleged unlawful advantages exceeding 11 billion forints. Balázs Hankó is under investigation for breach of fiduciary duty related to the NKA scandal, which allegedly caused significant financial damage.

The simultaneous requests have sparked intense political debate regarding the impartiality of the prosecution and whether the timing is politically motivated. The Hungarian Parliament's Immunity Committee is scheduled to review the cases.

Entities

Balázs Hankó · Budapest Bar Association · Hungarian Parliament · Lóráth Horváth · Miklós Seszták · National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information · Office of the Prosecutor General · Peter Magyar · Prosecution Service · Prosecution Service of Hungary · Publicus Institute

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Prosecution Service reclassified the investigation into Péter Magyar from vandalism/disorderly conduct to theft. 10perc.hu
[● 7 SOURCES] Péter Magyar is suspected of theft involving a mobile phone at the Ötkert nightclub in June 2024. hellomagyar.hu · 10perc.hu · www.economx.hu · www.kiskegyed.hu · dailynewshungary.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Prosecution Service rejected Péter Magyar's criticisms of the organization. hirklikk.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] Balázs Hankó is implicated in the NKA scandal. www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · hellomagyar.hu · dailynewshungary.com · index.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] A survey shows 54 percent of Hungarians support the Prosecution Service's decision regarding Péter Magyar. magyarnemzet.hu
[● 4 SOURCES] Miklós Seszták is suspected of accepting official bribes in a case involving over 11 billion forints. hellomagyar.hu · www.economx.hu · dailynewshungary.com · index.hu
[● 6 SOURCES] The Prosecution Service requested the suspension of immunity for Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták. hellomagyar.hu · www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.kiskegyed.hu · dailynewshungary.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Péter Magyar requested the suspension of his own immunity. 10perc.hu · www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · wiadomosci.wp.pl