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János Hajdu, the former director of Hungary's Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK) who is suspected of unlawful detention, has founded his own company. He became Fidesz's security chief after being dismissed from TEK.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed former TEK head János Hajdu directed an operation against Ukrainian money transporters, but Hajdu's lawyer stated this complicates the search for truth, citing Hajdu's differing testimony to prosecutors.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has appointed János Hajdu, former head of the Counter Terrorism Centre (CTC), as Fidesz's director of security. Orbán also spoke of a political reckoning, stating that those who wish to intimidate them should rise earlier.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that a political reckoning has begun in Hungary, praising János Hajdu as a role model and suggesting the current government acts in Ukraine's interest.
Hungarian opposition figure Péter Magyar has announced plans to establish committees to investigate alleged abuses of power by Viktor Orbán's government and promised budget cuts. He also dismissed János Hajdu, the director of the special police unit TEK.
János Hajdu, Fidesz's security chief who is suspected of unlawful detention, has launched his own company in a sector far removed from law enforcement, though he may have gained experience in the Counter-Terrorism Centre.
Testimony from former TEK director János Hajdu reveals that State Secretary Örs Farkas briefed him on an operation against Ukrainian money transporters, amid accusations of unlawful detention.
János Hajdu, the former director of Hungary's Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK), has been questioned as a suspect in the 'gold convoy' case, facing charges of unlawful detention and mistreatment, which he denies.
János Hajdu's professional service relationship with the Counter-Terrorism Center (TEK) has been terminated, following his dismissal as Director-General of TEK at the end of May.
Norbert Hampó, the lawyer for former TEK head János Hajdu, suggested that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's statements at Tusványos complicate the objective discovery of truth.
According to an interrogation transcript obtained by 444, former TEK head János Hajdu stated that he learned about Ukrainian money transporters from State Secretary Örs Farkas. Hajdu reportedly became aware that secret services would file a complaint regarding irregularities with the money transporter convoy.
Viktor Orbán reportedly held a meeting at Lőrinc Mészáros's villa with individuals involved in the 'gold convoy case,' including former TEK head János Hajdu and former NAV deputy president Tamás Demeter, according to prosecution documents.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that the removal of János Hajdu, who served as Director-General of the Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK) for sixteen years, poses a serious risk, following his dismissal by Péter Magyar this week.