Four people detained in human smuggling case involving Viktor Orbán's brother
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On Monday morning, four people were taken into custody in Budapest, in Fót and at other locations. The police launched the investigation on suspicion of human smuggling and corruption, and the arrests were carried out as part of it.
Video footage of the arrest has also appeared in the media. The recordings show police officers taking the suspects away during the operation. The case has attracted considerable attention because Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's brother is among those involved.
Little information is currently known about the details of the investigation. It is not clear exactly which specific actions brought the suspects to the attention of the authorities, or when the next step is expected. The authorities have announced that the inquiry will continue.
It is important to stress that no decision has yet been made on the guilt of the suspects. The results of the court proceedings and the investigation will show what actually happened in the case. News outlets will continue to report on further developments.
Sources: Telex
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