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Whistleblower Alleges Government Spying on Opposition Party

4/2/2026

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Hungary's government allegedly used the Constitution Protection Office to spy on the Tisza Party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, according to Direkt36.
The operation began in July 2025.
Bence Szabo, a former police captain, says he was pressured to investigate two individuals linked to Tisza, who were not involved in any wrongdoing.
Szabo's whistleblowing has public support.
Critics accuse the government of abusing power and undermining democracy.

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Story summary

Hungary's government allegedly used the Constitution Protection Office to spy on the Tisza Party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, according to Direkt36.
The operation began in July 2025.
Bence Szabo, a former police captain, says he was pressured to investigate two individuals linked to Tisza, who were not involved in any wrongdoing.
Szabo's whistleblowing has public support.
Critics accuse the government of abusing power and undermining democracy.