Hungary recovers billions from toll deal as investigation expands

Hungarian Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy announced that a private equity fund linked to businessman Lőrinc Mészáros has reimbursed 2.27 billion forints to the state. The repayment follows an official audit into a 64.5 billion forint transaction involving three electronic toll management companies acquired under former minister János Lázár.

Following the financial recovery, state authorities are expanding their investigation to target IT entrepreneur Gábor Emőri. Emőri spent twelve years developing and operating Hungary's national electronic toll network, becoming one of the primary beneficiaries of state technology contracts. Investigators are currently reviewing historical procurement agreements to determine whether additional public funds should be reclaimed.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex