Hungary's Opposition Calls for Investigation into Alleged Party Targeting

Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s main opposition group Tisza, has urged the chief prosecutor to open a formal inquiry into what he claims is a covert government effort aimed at undermining his party. The appeal came after a news outlet released details that suggest state security forces were involved in questionable actions. During a campaign stop, Magyar pointed to incidents where two Tisza IT experts had their homes searched and personal computers seized. He argues that the police were misused for political advantage, especially given the absence of credible evidence linking these individuals to any wrongdoing. The prosecutor’s office has declined to comment on political allegations, instead noting that an investigation into potential cyber offenses against the Tisza party began last November. The agency stresses that it is still working through the case.Reports from an investigative website indicate that authorities questioned the IT specialists in July over alleged child‑pornography charges, yet no such material was found on their devices. Instead, evidence surfaced pointing to attempts at hacking the party’s digital infrastructure. According to the same source, Hungary’s domestic intelligence agency directed the police raid. A later interview with a cybersecurity officer offered insights into how state bodies collaborated on the operation, though official spokesmen remained silent. Government representatives countered by saying the specialists were targeted not for ordinary tech work but because of their Ukrainian ties and possession of surveillance equipment, implying a strategic motive behind the investigation.