Christiana Barson-Archidiacono. Photo: ukramer
A woman whose company was tied to thousands of pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria during an attack on Hezbollah earlier this week had received vague “threats” days before the incident, according to her mother. Hungarian intelligence advised her against speaking to the media, her mother, Beatrix Barsony-Arciadiacono, told the Associated Press on Friday. Previously, the news portal TimeuUkraineIsrael reported on this incident.
Role of Cristiana Barsony-Arciadiacono in the Pager Attack
Cristiana Barsony-Arciadiacono, the CEO of Budapest-based BAC Consulting, which was linked to the explosive pagers, is currently under the protection of Hungarian security services. According to the Taiwanese pager trademark owner, her company was responsible for producing the devices. However, her mother insists her daughter was not directly involved in the attacks and was merely a broker.
Hungarian Authorities’ Response
Hungarian security agencies have denied involvement, stating that the pagers were never produced on Hungarian soil. They also denied providing protection to Cristiana, confirming only that she has been interrogated several times since the investigation began. The attacks left at least 37 dead and over 3,000 injured.
The Story of BAC Consulting
Founded in 2022, BAC Consulting has been implicated in an incident that has sparked international attention. The company does not have physical offices in Budapest, using the city only as an official address. It operates across diverse fields, including environmental studies, international relations, and natural gas extraction.
Cristiana Barsony-Arciadiacono’s Background and Career
Born in Sicily, Cristiana studied at the University of Catania before continuing her education in London. She interned at the International Atomic Energy Agency and worked for several major international organizations. Cristiana holds a PhD in physics and speaks four languages.
Threats and Future Developments
Despite the tense situation, Cristiana Barsony-Arciadiacono has remained silent on the incident. Her mother confirmed that her daughter is in a safe location, though she continues to face pressure from threats received after the attacks.
