Hungarian intel scandal: EU investigates spy claims on OLAF
The European Parliament will address allegations that Hungarian intelligence spied on EU investigators from the Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) who were investigating a company linked to Viktor Orbán's son-in-law.
Reports suggest that the Hungarian intelligence agency monitored and eavesdropped on EU officials, even hacking into their laptops. The investigation highlighted actions specifically targeting OLAF, as reported by Politico.
Hungarian journalist Szabolcs Panyi, on platform X, brought the issue to the European Parliament's attention.
Orbán's spies
The Hungarian intelligence agency, similar to the CIA, allegedly tracked and eavesdropped on EU officials during their visits to the country. According to the report, agents searched hotel rooms and recorded phone conversations. This information stems from an investigation conducted by Direkt36 and "De Tijd".
The report reveals that between 2015 and 2017, Hungarian services targeted investigators from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Officials were monitored during car journeys, and their phones were tapped. The investigation included probing a company linked to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's son-in-law.
The Hungarian government has not commented on these allegations. Previously, Budapest faced accusations of hacking journalists' and opposition members' phones. In 2021, a Hungarian MP confirmed the government had purchased Israeli spyware. OLAF also did not respond to a request for comment.
