Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs bought rapid tests at triple the price during COVID-19 pandemic, memo says 😔

A memo from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveals that the ministry purchased rapid COVID-19 tests at triple the price from an intermediary, resulting in a profit of nearly $384,000 for the reseller. The document, likely drafted in late 2020, indicates that management had the option to negotiate over the inflated costs but no action appears to have been taken. The memo also references other companies involved in similar procurements, highlighting significant profits made during the pandemic.