Orbán Viktor faces possible detention over alleged illegal detention in gold‑convoy case

A Hungarian lawyer representing Ukrainian money‑transfer operators, Horváth Lóránt, has petitioned the Budapest Prosecutor's Office to detain former prime minister Viktor Orbán, former TEK chief Hajdú János, former state secretary Farkas Örs and former tax‑authority official Demeter Tamás. The request cites crimes of illegal detention and forced coercion, offenses punishable by two to twelve years in prison. According to a document cited by the portal 444.hu, the investigation by the Capital City Prosecutor’s Office links Orbán and Hajdú to the "gold convoy" case, suggesting potential criminal responsibility for the alleged illegal holding of assets. The petition relies on media reports that claim the individuals were involved in the decision‑making chain of the case. If accepted, the authorities could order pre‑trial custody for the four officials.