Although the government denies responsibility, parliament records show that ministers were questioned repeatedly about scandals related to Samsung SDI.

Telex cites leaked internal documents showing that shortly before Átlátszó was targeted by the Sovereignty Protection Office, the management of the Samsung battery factory was discussing ways to shot down our investigations into their pollution.

The Budapest Regional Court annulled the environmental permit of the Samsung battery factory of Göd, ruling that the permit was issued illegally.

Civilians in Göd filed a lawsuit challenging the permit, and the court ordered immediate legal protection in the case.

Mayor Zoltán Kammerer has filed a complaint against an unknown perpetrator in connection with articles published by Átlátszó.