Hungary's Central Bank Turns Its Own Property Deals Over To Police
The new MNB leadership accuses an unknown perpetrator of breach of trust, negligent handling, fraud and abuse of office.
- Five buildings are named, including the Buda headquarters and the Pallas Athéné conference center.
- An internal audit found real estate bought overpriced, now worth far less than book value.
- The bank already filed a complaint in October 2025 over its own headquarters renovation.
Why it matters: A complaint against an unknown perpetrator names no one; an institution that investigates itself rarely convicts itself.
Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) press release ↗ · Sep 3, 20269/3/26