Hungarian Authorities Detain Viktor Orbán’s Younger Brother for Suspected Human Trafficking – WTOP News
Police say four suspects arranged permits for more than 100 Vietnamese nationals in exchange for payments.
- On Monday, Hungarian police detained the younger Orb, brother of Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb, as part of an investigation into human trafficking and influence peddling involving residence permits.
- Prime Minister Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orb in April, prompting the new government to launch "Operation Cleansing Fire" to investigate corruption spanning the 16 years Orb held power.
- Police allege the four suspects facilitated residence permits for more than 100 Vietnamese nationals in 2024, engaging in "human trafficking committed in a criminal conspiracy for financial gain."
- Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb claimed on Facebook the detention is politically motivated, stating "I am the target; my younger brother is just a means to an end."
- Fidesz added the younger Orb to a "political prisoners" list on its website, while earlier investigations resulted in the detention of former Central Bank governor Matolcsy for suspected fraud involving $818 million.
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Hungarian authorities detain Viktor Orbán’s younger brother for suspected human trafficking – WTOP News
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ‘s younger brother was taken into police custody on Monday, the new prime minister said, part of a probe into suspected human trafficking and influence peddling committed while the elder Orbán was still in office. The move was part of a comprehensive push by Hungary’s...
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ‘s younger brother was taken into police custody on Monday, the new prime minister said, part of a probe into suspected human trafficking and influence peddling committed
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Hungarian authorities detain Viktor Orbán's younger brother for suspected human trafficking
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán 's younger brother was taken into police custody on Monday, the new prime minister said, part of a probe into suspected human trafficking and influence peddling committed while the elder Orbán was still in office.
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The move was part of a push by Hungary's new government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, to unearth suspected corruption and abuses of office during Orbán's 16 years in power.
A large number of suspects have been detained in Hungary in a large-scale operation into allegations of human trafficking and visa irregularities. While it was suggested that Áron Orbán, brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was also among those detained, the operation sparked political controversy between the former and current prime ministers.
Magyar's announcement and Viktor's anger: 'The real target is me'
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