Open files: János Béres, the former head of KNBSZ, worked under the codename Mosquito

János Béres, former head of KNBSZ, revealed his past as a III/IV agent in military intelligence, stating it posed no blackmail risk. He reflected on his childhood experiences and justified his cooperation with the state security. Béres noted that many in military intelligence served their country post-regime change. His past was not mentioned during his ambassadorial vetting, as he was not an informer. He believes it's a mistake to apply past contexts to today's society. Since November 4, there have been numerous requests to access agent files, revealing around 55,000 names. A notable error involved Sándor Lezsák being incorrectly listed as an agent, attributed to a technical issue by TISZA Party.

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