Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Summary
Hungarian police reportedly detained Aron Orban, younger brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on suspicion of people smuggling and other offenses. Viktor Orban called the reported arrest political persecution and said he was the real target; police have not confirmed whether Aron was among those detained.Key Facts
- A press report shared by Prime Minister Peter Magyar said police arrested Aron Orban.
- Police reportedly raided businesses linked to Aron Orban’s associates.
- Authorities said they detained four people suspected of people smuggling, but police did not confirm whether Aron was among them.
- Viktor Orban accused the government of using his brother’s reported arrest to divert attention from other issues.
- An investigation published last year by Telex linked Aron Orban and business associates to an alleged visa scheme involving foreign guest workers.
- Peter Magyar won Hungary’s April election, ending Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power.
- Magyar had pledged to investigate alleged corruption and abuse of power by the previous government.
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