A Hungarian intelligence agent, codenamed “Henry,” attempted to infiltrate the Tisza party in 2025, aiming to access opposition data ahead of April parliamentary elections.
Attempted Infiltration of the Tisza Party
According to Direkt36 investigations, agent “Henry” attempted to penetrate the Tisza party in 2025, seeking to recruit two IT specialists. The goal was to gain access to data belonging to the leading opposition party.
The operation ultimately failed. Shortly after, the National Bureau of Investigation received an anonymous tip alleging the same IT specialists were preparing to film child sexual abuse material and publish it online.
Police Investigation and Unanswered Questions
Police searched the homes of both men, but found no evidence to support the allegations. Hungarian media noted that police did not investigate the identity of “Henry” or any potential link between the November data leak of Tisza supporters from a mobile app and the agent’s operation.
Agent’s Claims and Opposition Leader’s Response
“Henry” described himself to one of the IT specialists as an employee of a “large, all-seeing organization” that considered the Tisza party a significant threat. Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition, likened the situation to the darkest days of communism and deemed it more serious than the Watergate scandal.
Allegations of Political Interference and Future Accountability
Magyar stated that Hungarian intelligence services, acting on the orders of Viktor Orbán and his inner circle, targeted the TISZA party, which is poised to challenge the current government. He pledged that under a Tisza government, those responsible, including political appointees and intelligence chiefs, would face justice.
Threat of Sex Tape and Allegations of Russian Tactics
In mid-February, Magyar announced he anticipated the release of a sex tape from an August 2024 party event with his former girlfriend, Evelin Vogel. A photo of the room and bed appeared online with the caption “coming soon.” Magyar claims he was invited to Vogel’s apartment where alcohol and a substance resembling drugs were present.
Magyar vowed not to be intimidated or blackmailed, comparing the operation to “methods of Russian special services.” He filed a complaint against Vogel over a year ago for extortion and other crimes, but investigators did not question her.
Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
Hungary’s parliamentary elections are scheduled for April 12th. The TISZA party currently leads Fidesz in most independent polls, with a 20-point advantage among decided voters according to a February Median poll.