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title: "Siyarto case transferred to police: former Hungarian FM suspected of bribery from BYD"
description: "🚨 The case of former Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó has been transferred to the Budapest Police. He faces up to 3 years in prison for suspected bribery from Chinese giant BYD. The investigation is linked to the Szeged plant and the loss of parliamentary immunity. #Hungary #BYD #Szijjarto #Corruption"
date: 2026-08-07T17:28:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/siyarto-case-transferred-to-police-former-hungarian-fm-suspected-of-bribery-from-byd
tags: [hungary, peter-sijarto, byd, corruption-scandal, politics]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Siyarto case transferred to police: former Hungarian FM suspected of bribery from BYD

![Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto at an event, suspected of bribery from BYD](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/07/delo-siyarto-peredano-politsii-eks-glava-mid-vengrii-podozrevayetsya-vo-vzyatochnichestve-ot-byd/delo-siyarto-peredano-politsii-eks-glava-mid-vengrii-podozrevayetsya-vo-vzyatochnichestve-ot-byd-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- The case against Péter Szijjártó has been transferred to the Budapest Metropolitan Police Department
- Szijjártó is suspected of receiving benefits from the Chinese company BYD
- The former minister lost his parliamentary immunity, which accelerated the process
- Ties with Russia and the legality of subsidies for the Szeged plant are also under investigation

### From prosecution to police: change in investigation status

On August 7, 2026, it was announced that there has been a fundamental change in the investigation against former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. The case regarding suspicion of accepting a bribe has been officially transferred from the Capital Investigation Prosecution Office to the Budapest Metropolitan Police Department (BRFK). This decision is final and cannot be appealed. The transfer of the case to the police became possible after Szijjártó resigned from his parliamentary seat in July of this year, thereby losing his parliamentary immunity.

Investigative authorities have classified the politician's actions as obtaining undue advantage for the benefit of a business organization. If guilt is proven, the former minister faces criminal punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to three years. The initiator of the inquiry was public figure István Tényi, who reported a possible case of corruption related to the official's new employment.

### Appointment at BYD as a 'thank you' for the Szeged plant

At the center of the investigation is Péter Szijjártó's move to a leadership position at the Chinese automotive giant BYD. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán publicly expressed the opinion that this appointment could be a form of public 'gratitude' for the assistance provided to the Chinese company while Szijjártó served as Foreign Minister. This refers to the construction of a large BYD plant in the city of Szeged, the implementation of which became one of the key projects of the Hungarian government in attracting foreign investment.

### Parallel investigations: from subsidies to Kremlin ties

The corruption investigation is not the only challenge for the former politician. In parallel with the criminal case, the Parliament's Committee on National Security is examining risks associated with a high-ranking official moving into a Chinese corporate structure. Furthermore, the new authorities of the country have initiated a comprehensive review of state benefits and subsidies granted to BYD. Official bodies are also investigating possible secret contacts between Szijjártó and the Russian leadership, which could be classified as treason. This creates a complex legal and political situation surrounding the figure of the former minister.

## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification

- [Former Hungarian FM Szijjártó faces prison](https://korrespondent.net/world/4901044-byvshemu-hlave-myd-venhryy-syiiarto-hrozyt-tuirma) - Подтверждает передачу дела в полицию и угрозу тюремного срока.
- [Former Hungarian FM Szijjártó leaves parliament for BYD. The company received from the government...](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B0/20260715-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%81-%D0%B3%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%B4-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%8F%D1%80%D1%82%D0%BE-%D1%83%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%82-%D0%B8%D0%B7-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%B2-byd-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D1%83%D1%87%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%82-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2-%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%BE-%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B1%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%B9) - Подтверждает контекст ухода из политики и переход в BYD.
- [Hungary investigates Szijjártó's role in BYD investments](https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/27934361) - Подтверждает проверку субсидий и роли Сийярто.
- [Former Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó leaves politics for top manager position at Chinese BYD](https://ru.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/peter-sijyarto-uhodit-iz-politiki-na-dolzhnost-top-menedzhera-v-kitajskij-byd) - Подтверждает факт назначения и дату ухода из политики.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Where was the case against Péter Szijjártó transferred?
**A:** The case was transferred to the Budapest Metropolitan Police Department (BRFK) due to the loss of parliamentary immunity.

### Q: What exactly is Szijjártó accused of?
**A:** He is suspected of accepting a bribe (undue advantage) from the Chinese company BYD for assisting in the construction of a plant in Szeged.

### Q: What sentence does the former minister face?
**A:** If guilt is proven, he faces up to three years of imprisonment.

### Q: Are there other investigations against Szijjártó?
**A:** Yes, his ties with Russia and the legality of subsidies granted to BYD are being checked in parallel.