# Volánbusz corruption and money laundering investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volnbusz-corruption-and-money-laundering-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-10T17:16:05.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The National Investigation Bureau (NNI) is conducting a long-running probe into alleged corruption, breach of trust, and money laundering involving Volánbusz and related state entities. The investigation focuses on activities occurring primarily between 2015 and 2018, with suspected state damages totaling approximately 10 billion forints.

Key allegations include the significantly overpriced purchase of 608 used buses and the inflated acquisition of a Volán company headquarters in Kecskemét, which reportedly caused at least 550 million forints in losses. Authorities suspect that funds from these transactions were funneled through intermediary companies and sham loan agreements to finance private real estate projects, luxury vehicles, and large sums of cash.

Eight individuals have been summoned for questioning, including former Magyar Nemzeti Vagyonkezelő Zrt. CEO Norbert Szivek and real estate developer Dániel Jellinek.

## Claims

- Tibor Veres was questioned as a suspect in the Óbuda corruption case. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tibor Veres's wealth is estimated at 492 billion HUF, making him the fourth richest person in Hungary. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A man has been detained for one month following a stabbing incident on the 4-6 tram line. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The suspect in the tram stabbing case faces charges of aggravated hooliganism and attempted serious bodily harm. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The defense lawyer for Tibor Veres has rejected the bribery allegations as unfounded. (single source)
- The Óbuda corruption investigation involves dozens of suspects, including former local officials. (single source)
- Two men are suspected of stealing approximately 10 million HUF worth of copper cables from a construction site in Szeged. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Tibor Veres questioned in Óbuda corruption investigation

Tibor Veres, founder of Wallis Group, is a suspect in the Óbuda corruption case involving suspected bribery in the III. district. The investigation has now questioned 47 individuals.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tibor-veres-suspected-in-buda-corruption-and-bribery-case

### 2026-09-10: Volánbusz investigation: Eight summoned in 10 billion forint corruption probe

Hungarian investigators are probing a corruption scandal involving Volánbusz, alleging 10 billion forints in state losses through overpriced bus and real estate purchases.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volnbusz-investigation-eight-summoned-in-10-billion-forint-corruption-probe

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