Former Hungarian culture minister detained after allegations of misappropriation
- Hungarian authorities are investigating whether former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered the detention of seven Ukrainian couriers and the seizure of their vehicle while they carried Ukraine’s cash-and-gold shipment worth more than €70 million.
- Counter-Terrorism officers detained the couriers for several hours in March before releasing them, and the seized funds were later returned to Ukraine.
- A prosecution document records officials referring to a person believed to be Orbán, but it does not directly prove that he issued the order.
- Former Counter Terrorism Centre head János Hajdu denies committing crimes related to the alleged unlawful detentions.
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Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban could face criminal charges over the arrest of seven Ukrainian tax collectors who were transporting millions of dollars, euros and gold to Ukraine. The Financial Times reported the possible charges, citing a prosecutor's report. The case began on March 6, when Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration detained seven Ukrainian citizens on suspicion of money laundering. They were transporting $4…
The investigation into the detention of Ukrainian Sberbank collectors in Hungary is reaching its final stage and may be the first case in which former Prime Minister Viktor Orban will be formally charged.
The former Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, may be charged for the first time, writing the Financial Times, and the case concerns the illegal detention of Ukrainian Osjadbank employees.
Orbán Could Face Charges Over Seizure of Ukraine’s €70 Million Cash and Gold Shipment
Hungarian authorities are investigating whether former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally ordered the seizure of a vehicle carrying €70 million in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank, a case that could potentially lead to formal charges against him, Financial Times reported on October 2.
Hungary's ex-premier is suspected of illegal detention of collectors.
The brother of the then Hungarian Prime Minister approached a Graz entrepreneur with his request. However, the latter did not want to help, but informed the DSN.
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