Jewelry, tie, hotel family suite – an investigation was launched due to such official expenses at the state company led by the former friend of Péter Magyar.
The Budapest Police are investigating two cases of suspected mismanagement involving the Ministry of Science and Technology, led by Zoltán Tanács. The ministry reported questionable payments at its affiliated institutions, including the National Data Asset Agency and the Digital Government Agency. Concerns were raised over expenditures such as restaurant bills and gifts, which may not align with public fund usage. The ministry filed complaints regarding mismanagement and embezzlement. Additionally, a contract with a private individual for consultancy services raised questions about the legitimacy of payments totaling 156 million HUF over 40 months. Investigations are ongoing, with potential penalties for those found guilty.
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