Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply criticized those questioning the effectiveness and necessity of the newly established national asset recovery office. Notably, this criticism extends to individuals within his own political camp, accusing them of undermining national interests. The PM argues the office is crucial for reclaiming assets moved abroad illegally, benefiting the country’s economy. He claims the dissenters are causing damage to Hungary through their public criticism. Details regarding the specifics of the criticism and the office’s operations are outlined in a recent report. The government maintains the office operates within legal frameworks, despite concerns raised about potential overreach. This dispute highlights internal tensions within the ruling party regarding the approach to combating financial crime and asset recovery.