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Hungarian police investigate 4 billion HUF social media contracts
The Hungarian National Investigation Bureau has launched a criminal investigation into a breach of trust regarding social media service contracts involving the Prime Minister's Office. The investigation follows a report filed by the Prime Minister's Office on August 11, alleging breach of trust and abuse of office by unknown perpetrators.
The investigation focuses on contracts totaling approximately 4.2 billion HUF paid to Triton Communications Kft. over a 44-month period since 2022. These contracts, which were reportedly signed without a public procurement procedure, covered services such as photography, video production, and social media monitoring for the former Prime Minister's social media presence.
Records indicate that the monthly service fee for the five-person company increased from an initial 63.6 million HUF to 86.4 million HUF following four contract extensions. The owner of Triton Communications Kft. is Fanny Kaminski, a former press advisor to Viktor Orbán.
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Fanny Kaminski · National Investigation Bureau · Prime Minister's Office · Triton Communications Kft. · Viktor Orbán
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The scope of work included creating photos, videos, and social media monitoring summaries. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contracts were signed with Triton Communications Kft. without a public procurement procedure. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Prime Minister's Office filed a report against unknown perpetrators regarding breach of trust and abuse of office. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Investigation Bureau of the Readiness Police is conducting a criminal investigation into breach of trust. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contracts related to social media appearances involve approximately 4 billion HUF in public funds. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The monthly fee for Triton Communications Kft. increased from 63,680,000 HUF to 86,487,000 HUF. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Triton Communications Kft. has received a total of 4,228,924,813 HUF over 44 months since 2022. www.origo.hu · hang.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Triton Communications Kft. employs five people. www.origo.hu · hang.hu