Áron Orbán detained in human smuggling case; Viktor calls the move political revenge
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Áron Orbán has been taken into custody as part of an investigation into a human smuggling case. Arrests and house searches are underway at several locations in Budapest and in Pest County.
The investigation is being carried out by investigators of the National Investigation Bureau (NNI), working together with staff of the NVVH. According to the available information, police are working at several sites simultaneously.
Viktor describes the move as political revenge. The sources do not give details of his position, and it is not clear exactly what specific suspicions the detention is based on.
Based on the available information, the case is still ongoing. Further details and official statements are expected to become known as the investigation progresses.
Sources: The Budapest Times
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