These so-called “social links” played a special role in state security networks, ATV adds. These were generally people who helped the organisation, were seen as good sources of information, but who were not suitable to be agents.

Social contacts gave oral reports that were noted down by the officer, who reported them to his superiors.

Major now lives in Zalaegerszeg, but refuses to speak to reporters.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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