A leaked prosecution document has reportedly placed former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán among the central figures whose potential criminal responsibility should be investigated in connection with the so-called “gold convoy” incident, one of the country’s most controversial law enforcement operations in recent years.
Leaked document names Viktor Orbán among key figures
According to documents cited by Hungarian news outlet 444.hu, prosecutors are examining whether senior officials played a role in decisions surrounding a March operation that targeted a convoy linked to a Ukrainian state-owned bank.
The convoy was transporting a substantial amount of cash through Hungary when it was intercepted by authorities on suspicion of money laundering. However, the case has since expanded beyond the original allegations, with investigators also examining possible unlawful detention and abuse of office during the operation.
Orbán named in alleged internal prosecution memo
The reported internal document, dated 9 June and allegedly originating from within the prosecution service, identifies several individuals who allegedly made the key decisions and issued instructions connected to the raid.
Among those named are former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, former State Secretary for National Security Services Örs Farkas, former Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK) Director-General János Hajdu, and former deputy head of criminal and law enforcement affairs at Hungary’s tax authority (NAV), Tamás Demeter.
The document reportedly states that the investigation should focus primarily on clarifying their potential criminal liability. It further suggests that they should not be questioned merely as witnesses, and that testimony from subordinate officials could play a crucial role in establishing responsibility.
Authenticity not confirmed, but not denied either
According to 444, two independent sources familiar with the matter considered the document authentic and said it originated within the prosecution service. One source reportedly described it as correspondence between the Chief Prosecutor’s Office and the Metropolitan Investigative Prosecutor’s Office.
When contacted by journalists, prosecutors declined to comment on the authenticity of the document. However, they also did not deny its existence. The prosecution service stated only that meaningful developments in the investigation could be expected in the near future and that detailed information would be provided once appropriate.
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Investigation continues on multiple fronts
Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor recently confirmed that the wider case is being investigated on two separate tracks: one concerning the original money-laundering suspicions and another examining whether irregularities or abuses occurred during the authorities’ handling of the operation.
Earlier reports suggested that the timing of the raid had been determined at government level, a claim that has fuelled political controversy. At present, no charges have been announced, and prosecutors have warned that speculation regarding potential suspects could complicate or hinder the ongoing investigation.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities signalling that further announcements may soon follow.
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