Welcome to theLaundry
Exposing corruption, one scheme at a time.
This blog is a new project born out of frustration, responsibility, and expertise. Created by Hungarians working in the field of financial crime prevention and anti-money laundering, theLaundry is our response to the deepening corruption and erosion of democratic norms under Hungary’s current political regime—commonly referred to as the NER (National Cooperation System).
We are not journalists. We are compliance officers, investigators, and legal professionals who deal with fraud, money laundering, and financial deception every single day. We have watched for over a decade as the tools we use to fight crime in the private sector are ignored—if not outright dismantled—by those in power. We’ve seen how public money is siphoned into private hands, how state contracts are weaponized, how wealth is concentrated among a small circle of oligarchs, and how legal systems are re-engineered to protect them.
This project was created to expose how these things happen—not in vague, conspiratorial terms, but in concrete detail: names, companies, contracts, timelines, and mechanisms. We map out who the main actors are, how they gained power, and how they use it to enrich themselves while weakening institutions that should hold them accountable.
We’re not here to do clickbait or push tabloid outrage. Our mission is to document, analyze, and explain. We believe one of the most powerful tools against institutionalized corruption is exposure. When systems fail, when checks and balances are neutralized, when watchdogs are silenced—sunlight remains the last line of defense.
theLaundry is for those who still believe in accountability. For those in Hungary and abroad who want to understand how corruption really works—not just the headlines, but the structure beneath. If you’re looking for serious, fact-based insights into the actors and methods undermining lawful society in Hungary, you’re in the right place.
We invite you to follow our investigations, share our findings, and help keep the lights on—because the more people know, the harder it becomes to keep stealing in the dark.
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