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Investigation into Hungarian seizure of Ukrainian funds

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Investigations continue into the March seizure of a Ukrainian Oschadbank cash convoy, which contained $40 million, €35 million, and nine kilograms of gold. While the money laundering investigation into the seven detained Ukrainian citizens was discontinued in April and assets returned in May, the incident has led to potential criminal proceedings for former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Prosecutors are examining Orbán’s role in the decision to detain the convoy. Reports indicate that former counter-terrorism chief János Haidu claimed the decision was made by Orbán. Some investigations suggest the seizure may have been a political response to disputes over Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Parallel allegations have emerged regarding Aron Orban, the former Prime Minister’s brother. An Austrian entrepreneur, Csongor Lászlóvári-Toma, reported to A Graz-based entrepreneur in the financial sector alerted the Austrian State Intelligence and Security Directorate (DSN) that Aron Orban contacted him via a messenger app on March 26 to request assistance in organizing an attack to intercept the sabotage of a money transport on Austrian soil. Lászlóvári-Toma declined the request and alerted authorities. He further alleged that Aron Orban had previously suggested involvement in suspicious schemes, including military equipment procurement. The incident has prompted a parliamentary inquiry by entrepreneur reported that the FPÖ directed at contact attempt occurred around the Austrian Foreign Ministry. same time as the Hungarian seizure of the Oschadbank shipment. This incident has triggered political reactions in Austria and impacted diplomatic relations between Kyiv and Budapest.

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