Hungarian National Asset Recovery and Protection Office

The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) in Hungary operates under a broad mandate that includes examining the management of public assets and investigating cases even without immediate suspicion of a specific crime. This scope distinguishes it from the Asset Recovery Office within the National Investigation Bureau, which focuses on seizing criminal assets to meet EU law requirements.

Discussions regarding the NVVH have faced criticism for being dominated by “polarized political narratives and demagoguery” rather than technical or professional arguments concerning leadership appointments.

As of October 2026, the agency reported capacity limitations due to physical workspace constraints, preventing the acceptance of new cases unless deemed urgent by Deputy President Katalin Tasnády. The office, led by Anna Unger, is currently managing four transferred cases with a staff of approximately thirty investigators and six functional members. To strengthen capabilities, the agency is integrating experienced professionals, including prosecutors with up to 25 years of experience. Unger also indicated potential grounds for investigating payments from public funds, specifically mentioning the Bethlen Gábor Fund and the Urban Civil Fund.