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Hungary rallies behind former police officer: EUR 500,000 raised in just half a day!
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A wave of public solidarity has swept across Hungary after a fundraiser for former police officer Bence Szabó raised more than EUR 250,000 in just three hours and EUR 500,000 in half a day, far exceeding expectations.
Unprecedented surge of public support for former police officer
An extraordinary fundraising campaign launched for Bence Szabó has captured national attention, surpassing 2,000% of its original target within hours (at 10.15 AM on Saturday, it stands at 4222%!). Almost 22,000 people have already contributed, with donations continuing to rise steadily.
Notably, the majority of contributions consist of small individual donations, underlining the collective power of grassroots support. The campaign has quickly become a symbol of public engagement, demonstrating that even modest contributions can have a significant impact when multiplied across thousands of supporters.
From investigator to defendant
Szabó, a former investigator in the cybercrime unit of Hungary’s National Bureau of Investigation, built his career on principles of law, integrity and public service. However, his circumstances changed dramatically in recent weeks.
He is currently under investigation on suspicion of abuse of office. Authorities conducted a search of his home, and he subsequently lost his job. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
Reflecting on his situation, Szabó stated: “In an ideal system, I wouldn’t be sitting here. But if I am, it means this system is far from ideal.” Read what happened in our article:
Family launches appeal due to financial strain
In response to the sudden turn of events, Szabó’s brother launched the online fundraiser, calling on the public for support during what he described as a vulnerable period.
The funds are intended to cover growing legal expenses, replace lost income following the termination of his employment, and help repay a previously granted employer loan that has now been called in as a lump sum.
“Every contribution counts, no matter how small. If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing this can make a huge difference,” he wrote on the fundraising page.
I enjoyed donating, but I still wonder what has become of Hungary! I don’t recognize it anymore!
Great to see ordinary Hungarians showing wide support for this victim of authoritarian Fidesz government. He merely spoke out the truth. Fidesz does not want the truth to come out so they persecute relentlessly anyone who dares to speak the truth about the authoritarian system that Fidesz has built.