# Volánbusz bribery and corruption investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volnbusz-bribery-and-corruption-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-16T07:28:04.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The Central Investigative Chief Prosecutor's Office has launched a large-scale investigation into alleged bribery and corruption involving the state-owned passenger transport company, Volánbusz Zrt.

The probe focuses on procurement processes for buses and passenger services occurring between 2015 and 2018. Authorities are examining allegations that funds from state-owned bus companies were diverted through intermediary companies and sham loans into real estate, vehicles, and cash, potentially resulting in a financial loss of approximately 10 billion forints.

As part of a coordinated operation involving nearly 40 officials, three individuals have been detained. These include Dániel Jellinek, CEO of Indotek Group, and Norbert Szivek, the former CEO of the Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV). Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed the identities of the individuals brought forward.

In response to the detentions, Indotek Group issued statements asserting that Jellinek has committed no crime and has been cooperating with authorities since being summoned. The company expressed confidence that the inquiry will confirm his innocence and noted that the investigation does not affect the group's operations.

## Claims

- Four individuals were interrogated as suspects, and three were taken into custody. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- An investigation into Volánbusz Zrt. bus purchases between 2015 and 2018 involves an estimated 10 billion HUF in asset loss. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Indotek Group released a statement emphasizing the innocence of CEO Dániel Jellinek and noting his cooperation with authorities. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation concerns bribery, corruption, and the use of intermediary companies and sham loans to divert funds into real estate and cash. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office conducted coordinated investigative actions involving nearly 40 officials. (single source)
- Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that businessman Dániel Jellinek and former Hungarian National Asset Management CEO Norbert Szivek were brought forward by the prosecutor's office. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Volánbusz bribery case: Three suspects detained including Dániel Jellinek

Hungarian authorities have detained three suspects, including businessman Dániel Jellinek and former official Norbert Szivek, in a massive bribery investigation involving Volánbusz Zrt. and 10 billion HUF in's'

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volnbusz-bribery-investigation-leads-to-detention-of-three-suspects

### 2026-09-14: Volánbusz bribery investigation leads to arrests of Jellinek and Szivek

Hungarian authorities have detained three people, including businessman Dániel Jellinek and former MNV CEO Norbert Szivek, in a multi-billion forint bribery investigation involving Volánbusz Zrt.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-prosecutor-charges-man-for-assaulting-train-ticket-inspector

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