Date: February 2026 Outcome: Criminal investigation opened Key Issues: Worker health exposure - Workers exposed to toxic carcinogenic substances (nickel, cobalt, manganese) at dangerous levels Government cover-up - Secret service report discussed at cabinet but no action taken Political lobbying - Foreign Minister Szijjártó Péter allegedly lobbied for the factory 2023 Decree - Government issued emergency decree to prevent factory shutdown over violations Media suppression - Samsung leadership discussed ways to "neutralize" investigative outlet Átlátszó Sovereignty Office weaponization - After Samsung discussions, Sovereignty Protection Office opened investigation into Átlátszó's foreign funding Pattern: Classic state capture - foreign investor given protection while health/environmental violations ignored