Hungarian government officials are facing accusations of politically motivated repression following recent detentions related to a case involving the National Cultural Fund (NKA). Bertalan Havasi, a government communications official, has reportedly referenced the ÁVH – Hungary’s notorious communist-era secret police – in connection with the arrests. The opposition party, Tisa, alleges that law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office have been subjected to political control by the ruling Fidesz party. The NKA case centers around allegations of misuse of funds, but critics claim the investigation is being used to target individuals critical of the government. These arrests have raised concerns about the rule of law and freedom of expression within Hungary. The government has not yet directly responded to the specific claims of political interference.