Hungary investigates corruption involving Miklós Seszták and Triton Communications

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Hungarian authorities are pursuing two major corruption investigations involving high-profile political figures and public funds.

Prosecutors have requested the suspension of Miklós Seszták's parliamentary immunity. Seszták, who served as the Minister of National Development between 2014 and 2018, is suspected of receiving over 11 billion forints in unlawful advantages. The prosecution alleges that Seszták and the CEO of the Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. received these funds through an intermediary from a company contracted with Volánbusz Zrt. Seszták has denied all allegations, stating he has committed no crime.

Separately, the Prime Minister's Office has filed a report regarding potential breach of trust and abuse of office involving public procurement. The investigation focuses on Triton Communications Kft., a company managed by Fanny Kaminski, who served as a press advisor. The office alleges that Triton received over 4 billion forints in public funds between 2022 and 2026 through contracts awarded without public bidding, citing national security risks. The Prime Minister's Office has also requested an investigation into similar contracts held by Kaminski & Buranits Kft. with the Office of the National Assembly.

Entities

Buda Mercy Hospital · Budapest Metropolitan Court · Bács-Kiskun County Government Office · Erika Renner · Fanny Kaminski · Fidesz · Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. · János Lázár · Krisztián Bene · Miklós Seszták · National Directorate General for Corrections · Office of the National Assembly

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

[● 2 SOURCES] Krisztián Bene was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2018. nyugatifeny.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The attack involved binding, drugging, and using a caustic substance on the victim. nyugatifeny.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Krisztián Bene is the former director of the Buda Mercy Hospital.
[● 3 SOURCES] A hearing scheduled for June 5 was postponed because the victim was not notified within the required 30-day window. nyugatifeny.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The court requires further expert opinions and environmental studies regarding the case.
[● 2 SOURCES] The crime occurred in March 2013 when Bene attacked his former partner, Erika Renner. nyugatifeny.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] A parole judge denied the parole request for Krisztián Bene. nyugatifeny.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The National Directorate General for Corrections (BvOP) launched an internal investigation into the notification delay. nyugatifeny.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Miklós Seszták denied committing any crime or having knowledge of any criminal activity. nepszava.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kaminski & Buranits Kft. has held eight similar contracts with the Office of the National Assembly since 2014. index.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The Prime Minister's Office filed a report against an unknown perpetrator for breach of trust and abuse of office regarding public funds. index.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The prosecution requested the suspension of Miklós Seszták's immunity due to suspicion of a bribe exceeding 11 billion HUF. nepszava.hu