Hungarian authorities uncover millions hidden by former Orban officials in forests, warehouses
"More than 6 billion forints' worth of cash, buried or otherwise concealed, was found and seized yesterday and today by the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office," Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.
Hungarian authorities recently discovered over $18 million hidden by associates of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to Prime Minister Peter Magyar's announcement on November 14. The National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) seized 6 billion forints worth of cash during investigations into Miklos Sesztak, a former minister in Orbán's government.
The cash was found in various locations including forests, warehouses, homes, and a secret safe. Sesztak served as National Development Minister from 2014 to 2018 and currently represents the far-right Christian Democratic People's Party, a coalition partner of Orbán's Fidesz party since 2005. Polish Prime Minister Stefan Tusk expressed admiration for Hungary's move, praising the country's creativity and creativity, while also praising Orban's brother Aron Orban who was arrested in a separate people-smuggling investigation.
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