István Száraz made a deal with the Varga-led MNB management last year, but Ádám Matolcsy intervened

The Hungarian National Bank's leadership, under Mihály Varga, allegedly made a secret deal with István Száraz to transfer a significant stake in MBH Bank to a foundation. This involved a share swap that would have exchanged risky assets for a more stable stake. The deal fell through due to legal complications, and Száraz was later sidelined from the company. The investigation into the bank's dealings continues, with significant financial losses reported and ongoing scrutiny of the involved parties, including former bank governor György Matolcsy.