People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar says
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar stated that tax authorities blocked overseas fund transfers linked to associates of Viktor Orban's top aide, Antal Rogan, citing suspected money laundering. Magyar, set to take office on May 9, claimed several accounts tied to Orban allies were frozen but provided no evidence. He urged authorities and banks to report suspicious activities, warning of legal consequences for noncompliance. Hungarian police confirmed an investigation into concealed illegal assets, though no suspects were named.
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People linked to top Orban aide were blocked trying to send funds abroad, Hungary's Magyar saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxElection winner Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File PhotoPublished Apr 28, 2026, 11:58 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 12:03 AMListenBUDAPEST, April 28 - Tax authorities in Hungary have blocked transfers of funds abroad by unidentified people linked to a top aide to outgoing Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, election winner Peter Magyar said.Magyar, due to be sworn in as Orban's replacement on May 9, said on social media that the NAV tax authorities had "suspended several transfers linked to Antal Rogan's circle worth billions of forints, on suspicion of money…
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