The case of István Boldog is a good example of why a corruption case can take more than six years to unravel.

The case of István Boldog exemplifies the prolonged nature of corruption investigations in Hungary, taking over six years to reach a first-instance verdict. Boldog, a former Fidesz MP, was accused of accepting bribes in exchange for public contracts. The investigation began in 2017, with various stages including surveillance and arrests of associates. Despite the lengthy process, the court ultimately sentenced Boldog to five years in prison. Prime Minister Péter Magyar criticized the slow judicial proceedings and called for reforms to expedite corruption cases, suggesting changes to the criminal code and increased funding for investigative bodies.