The High-Stakes Maneuver

2025

Overview

In this gripping documentary, Telex delves into the massive scandal surrounding Hungary’s central bank foundations under Governor György Matolcsy. After auditors uncovered that tens of billions of forints went missing from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) foundations, the film investigates how the Matolcsy family and their allies allegedly used state-managed institutions to enrich themselves using public funds. Through in-depth reporting and interviews, the documentary reveals how these financial networks were woven around MNB structures and highlights the apparent passivity of the Hungarian state in the face of the unfolding scheme .