Hungary's Top Prosecutor Steps Down After Controversy Over Ukrainian 'Gold Convoy'.

Resignation of Hungary's Chief Prosecutor

According to Espreso.tv: Gábor Bálint Nagy has resigned as Hungary's chief prosecutor under pressure from the new government, following personal attacks and a scandal involving the detention of Ukrainian cash couriers. He stepped down after Prime Minister Péter Magyar called for his resignation.

The Cash Courier Detention Incident

On March 5, 2026, two armored Oschadbank cash transport vehicles were detained in Hungary, carrying substantial cash reserves: $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold bullion. As a result, on March 6, Ukraine secured the return of seven detained Oschadbank employees. However, on March 12, Hungary returned the seized vehicles to Ukraine without the cash or gold.

On April 8, Oschadbank alleged that Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration had falsified video evidence related to the case. On May 6, Hungary returned the $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold to Oschadbank, fueling further controversy. In response to the situation, on June 17, Péter Magyar ordered an internal investigation into the gold convoy affair.

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also weighed in, calling for a 'restoration of democracy' in the country. Commenting on his resignation, Gábor Bálint Nagy stated:

“The prosecutor's office cannot become a tool in the political struggles of various actors.”

Péter Magyar remarked: “The chief prosecutor has just resigned. This frees the country from another of Orbán's puppets who obstructed regime change.”

This resignation highlights major political shifts in Hungary, as the new leadership seeks to break from the previous Orbán era. The cash courier incident and subsequent investigations underscore challenges facing the current government and potential reforms to the legal system. Amid political tensions and calls for democratic renewal, these events could shape public sentiment and stability in Hungary.