According to the former ombudsman, the sexual abuse occurring in the children's home in Bicske was already known in 2012.

In 2012, sexual abuse at a children's home in Bicske was known, as revealed by former ombudsman Szabó Máté. His office initiated an investigation based on reports from staff, confirming not only the abuse but also attempts by the institution's leaders to cover it up. Szabó stated that authorities were aware of the situation and that their investigation into the children's treatment was generally appropriate, although they could have used better interviewing techniques. He emphasized ongoing abuse in such institutions and criticized the authoritarian culture that allows misconduct. The former director of the home, János Vásárhelyi, was sentenced for pedophilia in 2019. Kónya Endre, his deputy, received a presidential pardon in 2023, sparking controversy and political fallout. Kónya is now under investigation for allegedly attempting to influence a victim's testimony.