A criminal complaint has been filed alleging drug possession related to a gathering attended by Hungarian politician Péter Magyar, according to a statement provided to Index.hu. The complaint, filed by István Tényi, follows Magyar’s public acknowledgement that he visited the apartment featured in images circulating online and linked to a potential blackmail attempt against him.
Magyar, the leader of the Tisza Party, stated on Thursday that he engaged in consensual sexual activity with his former partner, Evelin Vogel, at the location depicted in the images. He maintained that no drugs were consumed during the encounter and explicitly denied any involvement by Radnai Márk. Although, Magyar did not dispute the existence of the recording, characterizing its creation and potential use as an illegal and politically motivated act.
According to Magyar’s account, Vogel invited him to a house party on August 2, 2024, following a Tisza Party event. He claims that upon arriving at the residence, he observed both alcohol and a substance resembling drugs. He asserts he did not partake in any such substance. Magyar stated that he and Vogel subsequently went to the bedroom shown in the widely circulated images and engaged in sexual activity. They left the property around noon on August 3, when no one else was present, he said.
Tényi’s complaint, submitted to the Metropolitan Prosecutor’s Office, alleges violations of the Hungarian penal code related to unlawful data acquisition and possession of narcotics. “I am filing a complaint against an unknown perpetrator for suspected offenses under Section 422(1)(b) of Act C of 2012 concerning unlawful data acquisition, and for suspected drug possession under Section 178(6),” Tényi wrote in a letter to Index.hu.
Vogel responded to Magyar’s statements on Tuesday, expressing sadness over his accusations, according to ATV.hu. The situation unfolds as concerns mount over the potential release of compromising material related to Magyar and the Tisza Party, as reported by HVG.hu. Magyar previously filed a complaint against Vogel 15 months ago, alleging extortion and other crimes, but Vogel has yet to be questioned as a suspect, according to Magyar. He claims the authorities have been inactive in the case, allowing Vogel to allegedly commit further offenses.
Magyar has also stated that he was questioned for five hours by the National Investigation Office, and that clear evidence exists, yet authorities have not taken action. According to 24.hu, Magyar alleges Vogel attempted to extort 30 million forints from him to prevent the release of compromising recordings.
