Miklós Seszták corruption case: associate arrested and foundations identified

Miklós Seszták Volánbusz Zrt corruption investigation Hungary bribery

Authorities have arrested an associate of former Hungarian National Development Minister Miklós Seszták, who is suspected of acting as a money courier in a major corruption investigation. The individual, identified as K. Zsolt, was detained for 30 days on suspicion of aiding in the acceptance of bribes. The investigation involves allegations that Seszták and the CEO of Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő Zrt. received over 11 billion forints in illegal benefits between 2015 and 2018 through intermediaries linked to Volánbusz Zrt. contracts.

Parallel investigations have uncovered two asset management foundations, OAK and Hódvár, containing more than 4.1 billion forints in assets. While Seszták is not officially listed as a founder or beneficiary, the foundations are managed by Éva Csilla Hódos, a long-time business associate. Notably, Seszták’s daughter, Sára Seszták, performs the asset auditing duties for these organizations through her family’s law firm. One foundation holds shares in Minotax International Ltd., a Cypriot company previously linked to Seszták’s business circles.

Entities

Budai Central District Court · Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. · Hungary · K. Zsolt · Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő Zrt. · Miklós Seszták · National Asset Management and Enforcement Office · Volánbusz Zrt.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Miklós Seszták is currently in detention, with his custody extended until January 30, 2027. twice.hu · telex.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] Two foundations, OAK and Hódvár, hold more than 4.1 billion forints in assets. kontroll.hu · www.blikk.hu · telex.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The OAK Foundation holds shares in the Cypriot company Minotax International Ltd worth 1.23 billion forints. kontroll.hu · www.blikk.hu · telex.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] Sára Seszták, the daughter of Miklós Seszták, performs asset auditing for the foundations through her family law firm. kontroll.hu · www.blikk.hu · telex.hu
[● 6 SOURCES] Investigators allege Miklós Seszták and the CEO of Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő Zrt. received over 11 billion forints in illegal benefits between 2015 and 2018. nyugatifeny.hu · szabolcsihir.hu · novekedes.hu · twice.hu · www.klubradio.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] A construction group representative allegedly offered to return 10 percent of contract fees to the politician via an intermediary. nyugatifeny.hu · szabolcsihir.hu · novekedes.hu · www.klubradio.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] Miklós Seszták denies all allegations of corruption. www.blikk.hu · telex.hu
[● 6 SOURCES] K. Zsolt, an associate of Miklós Seszták, was arrested for 30 days for allegedly acting as a money courier. nyugatifeny.hu · szabolcsihir.hu · novekedes.hu · twice.hu · www.klubradio.hu