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Posted on February 24, 2026
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Hungary’s central bank opened a probe into select MOL share transactions after a report alleged insider trading. Officials declined details while the review proceeds; MOL has yet to comment.
BUDAPEST, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The National Bank of Hungary has launched a probe into some transactions related to shares of oil group MOL to see if they were in compliance with regulations on insider trading, the bank said on Tuesday in an emailed reply to Reuters questions.
"Based on a report filed citing suspicion of insider trading in MOL Plc. shares, the central bank is examining whether the provisions on prohibited insider trading have been violated in connection with certain capital market transactions linked to the issuer. While the official procedure is ongoing, the NBH cannot provide further details," the bank said.
MOL has not yet responded to emailed Reuters questions.
(Reporting by Krisztina Than)
Hungary’s central bank (NBH) has launched an investigation into certain transactions involving MOL shares to determine potential insider trading violations.
NBH confirmed it is examining specific capital market transactions linked to MOL but said it cannot share further information while the procedure is ongoing.
MOL has not responded to emailed questions from Reuters as of Feb 24, 2026.
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