They may have known about the sexual abuse and cover-up at the children's home in Biatorbágy as early as 2012.

In 2012, sexual abuse at the Bicske children's home was known, with attempts to cover it up by the management, according to a report by former ombudsman Szabó Máté. The investigation revealed that not only was abuse evident, but there were also efforts to silence victims and staff. The report was sent to high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Human Resources and the Chief Prosecutor, but received little response. The parliamentary committee is now seeking to question police involved in the case. The investigation also touches on the controversial awarding of state honors to individuals linked to the abuse, raising questions about the vetting process. Kónya Endre, who received a presidential pardon in 2023, was sentenced for his role in the abuse alongside the home's director, who received a lengthy prison sentence.

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