Gábor Török on the agent files: Haste can kill trust

Török Gábor commented on the recent acknowledgment by the ÁBTL regarding a technical error that mistakenly included Lezsák Sándor's name in a database of agents. He emphasized the importance of transparency about the past but criticized the technical mistakes that undermine public trust. The ÁBTL apologized for the error, clarifying that Lezsák was listed incorrectly as an agent instead of a monitored individual. The database, launched on November 4, contains around 60,000 names, including several notable public figures. Surányi György expressed shock upon discovering his name in the database, recounting an attempt to recruit him in 1986. The ÁBTL director warned that state security documents should be approached with caution as they may not always reflect reality accurately.