Schiffer, ten years ago as an opposition figure, would have had Matolcsy taken away on a leash, now he has initiated a petition for exactly this to happen.

A recent open letter signed by several legal professionals criticizes the treatment of Fidesz-affiliated suspects during their arrests. The signatories, mostly former Fidesz members, argue that the use of handcuffs in public is disproportionate. Publicist Árpád Tóta highlighted a contradiction by referencing Schiffer András's past statement advocating for the arrest of Matolcsy György in a civilized manner. Schiffer's earlier remarks in 2016 called for Matolcsy to be taken away in handcuffs due to alleged financial misconduct, contrasting with his current stance against similar treatment of suspects.