Magyar Nemzeti Bank and subsidiary file two new complaints with Budapest Metropolitan Police

Budapest, 6 November 2026 - The new management of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank filed two new complaints with the Budapest Metropolitan Police regarding the bank guarantee linked to the renovation of the MNB’s headquarters on Szabadság tér, as well as concerns related to its operation. The MNB’s new management will continue to uncover cases related to the previous management and assist the work of the investigative authority by providing all necessary information.

In light of media reports targeting business interests related to the previous central bank leadership and false information, the MNB and its wholly owned subsidiary MNB-Ingatlan Kft. filed two complaints with the competent investigative authority, the Budapest Metropolitan Police, on 4 November 2026. The new complaints provide a factual, detailed presentation of the measures which the new central bank management implemented in connection with the operation of the MNB’s real estate assets and the call on the bank guarantee related to the renovation of the MNB’s headquarters. The MNB’s new leadership is committed to lawful, transparent and responsible management, and will continue to assist the work of law enforcement.

Magyar Nemzeti Bank

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The primary objective of the MNB shall be to achieve and maintain price stability. (...) Without prejudice to its primary objective, the MNB shall support the maintenance of the stability of the system of financial intermediation, the enhancement of its resilience, its sustainable contribution to economic growth; furthermore, the MNB shall support the government’s economic policy and its policy related to environmental sustainability, using instruments at its disposal.