KDNP calls on former minister Seszták to resign his mandate

14.11.2026 15:01 HotInfo

The Hungarian Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) has called on its MP and former minister of national development Miklós Seszták to give up his parliamentary mandate. The chairman of the parliamentary group, Bence Rétvári, stated that he also expects Seszták to prove his innocence before investigators. hnonline.sk ↗

The call came after a police investigation into a corruption case, in the course of which Hungarian authorities seized approximately 6.5 billion forints in cash. The value of the seized money represents approximately 17.7 to 18 million euros. Investigators found it hidden, among other places, in forests and in safes. aktuality.sk ↗

The case concerns Seszták, who was minister of national development from 2014 to 2018 in Viktor Orbán's government. The former minister is accused of accepting bribes in connection with a scheme in which the state transport company purchased used vehicles. During a two-day raid, Hungarian authorities seized cash at multiple locations. SITA ↗

With this, KDNP was reacting to the investigation of its own MP. Rétvári also demands that Seszták return his parliamentary mandate and prove his innocence before the law enforcement authorities. teraz.sk ↗

The investigation continues, and its further course may bring new information about the origin of the seized cash, as well as about the suspicions connected with the state transport company's purchases.