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Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused the new government of political persecution following the reported arrest of his brother, Aron Orban, on suspicion of people smuggling and other offenses.
- Aron Orban was arrested during police raids targeting his business associates, though authorities have not confirmed all detainees, according to local media reports.
- Viktor Orban claimed the arrest was a tactic to divert attention from other issues and insisted he is the true target of the government’s actions.
- Aron Orban, like other family members, built successful businesses during Viktor Orban’s 16-year tenure, which was marked by a strong anti-immigration stance.
- Previous investigations linked Aron Orban and associates to a visa scheme involving foreign guest workers, with four people already detained on suspicion of people smuggling.
