The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Pagers

Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono, the CEO of BAC Consulting, has been under the protection of the Hungarian secret services since the deadly attacks on Hezbollah. Her mother, Beatrix Bársony-Arcidiacono, revealed this information in an exclusive interview with the Associated Press. The attacks, which targeted pagers and walkie-talkies, have killed at least 37 people and wounded more than 3,000. BAC Consulting has been linked to the manufacture of the pagers used in the attacks. The company's website claimed it specialized in "environment, development, and international affairs," but it has since been taken down. The company's revenue in 2022 was $725,000, with nearly 55% of it spent on "equipment. " Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono's company was authorized by Gold Apollo, a Taiwanese firm, to use its name on the pagers. However, it was unclear whether the company was responsible for the design and manufacturing of the devices. The Hungarian government has denied any involvement in the attacks, and the AP could not independently verify the claim. The attacks have been widely blamed on Israel, but the country has neither confirmed nor denied involvement. Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono's mother said her daughter had received threats and was in a safe place protected by the Hungarian secret services. The company's website has been unavailable since the attacks, and it is unclear what the company's future plans are. The case of the exploding pagers has raised many questions, including how the devices were manufactured and who was responsible for their use. The Hungarian government has announced an investigation into the matter, but details have not been released.