Fidesz and leftist opposition demand transparency of politicians’ offshore implication – UPDATE

Budapest, April 5 (MTI) – The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition has urged that all politicians should make a public declaration if they are involved in any offshore businesses. The Jobbik party has filed charges with the public prosecutor in connection with Hungarian suspects in light of the recent “Panama Papers” revelations.

Referring to press reports, DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference on Tuesday that two Hungarian politicians have been named in connection with the recent offshore scandal.

Gréczy suggested that the asset declarations of spouses or partners of parliamentarians should be made public, to reveal if they are implicated. He also noted that all DK’s leaders and deputies have signed declarations stating that neither them nor their partners have any such business.

The Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party demanded that all parties should expel members implicated in the offshore scandal or involved in any economic crimes.

Bence Tordai proposed that revenues from offshore businesses should be burdened with a 30 percent withholding tax, while private individuals should pay a tax on such revenues even if those amounts are not paid out.

Jobbik to file charges tied to offshore scandal

Jobbik lawmaker Gyorgy Szilagyi told a news conference on Tuesday that former Fidesz lawmaker Zsolt Horváth and former Socialist MP Laszlo Boldvai were implicated in the allegations concerning the improper use of offshore companies. He said Jobbik demands an investigation.