KDNP leader demands Miklós Seszták resignation after massive cash seizures

Bence Rétvári, the leader of the KDNP faction, has called for Miklós Seszták to resign his parliamentary mandate and prove his innocence to authorities. This demand follows coordinated investigations conducted by the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) on November 12 and 13, 2026. The raids resulted in the discovery of vast sums of cash hidden in various locations across multiple counties.

Large cash amounts seized

The National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) executed investigations in Budapest, Pest, Békés, and Nógrád counties. During these operations, investigators located significant quantities of currency hidden in diverse settings. The cash was found buried in forests, concealed within agricultural and warehouse buildings, located in a residential property, and stored inside a high-value safe.

The total amount of seized currency includes 5,071,632,000 forints, 2,658,350 euros, and 1,257,100 US dollars. On Friday, November 13, 2026, the NVVH transferred the total seized cash to the Hungarian State Treasury (MÁK). The investigation into these funds is part of a larger criminal probe involving allegations of bribery.

Bribery investigation details

The Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office is currently investigating a bribery case involving Volánbusz Zrt. regarding passenger transport services and bus procurement. The investigation focuses on allegations that Miklós Seszták, a former Minister of National Development, and the CEO of the Hungarian National Asset Management Inc. (MNV Zrt.) received over 11 billion forints in bribes between 2015 and 2018.

Miklós Seszták, who currently holds a vice-presidential position according to the KDNP website, is a primary subject of the criminal investigation. The National Assembly suspended the parliamentary immunity of Miklós Seszták on September 28, 2026, the same day the NVVH took over the case. Subsequently, the Buda Central District Court ordered the detention of Miklós Seszták on September 30, 2026, an order that has been extended until January 30.

Political reactions and responses

The investigation has prompted significant political commentary. Bence Rétvári stated that the criminal case must be separated from the political community and requested that Miklós Seszták return his mandate to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Péter Magyar stated that if any member of the Fidesz-KDNP faction is honest, they should immediately distance themselves from the mafia and resign. Magyar claimed the right-wing is being characterized as a criminal organization.

Legal representation for the former minister has responded to the developments. A lawyer for Miklós Seszták denied that the seized money belonged to the defendant. The investigation into the alleged bribery involving Volánbusz Zrt. remains ongoing.

Glossary

• Volánbusz Zrt. — Volánbusz Zrt. is a company involved in passenger transport services and bus procurement. It is currently the subject of a criminal investigation regarding allegations of bribery.
• National Assembly — The National Assembly is a legislative body. It has the authority to suspend the parliamentary immunity of its members.
• KDNP — KDNP is a political party that forms part of the Fidesz-KDNP coalition. It is a right-wing political group.
• forints — The forint is a unit of currency. It is used in the context of large sums of cash and investigations involving the Hungarian State Treasury.
• Budapest — Budapest is a city that serves as a location for investigations conducted by the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office. It was considered the twin town of Vienna during the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.