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Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe

Al Jazeera Saturday 14 November 2026, 08:39 UTC 1 min read
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Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe NewsFeed Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe Anti-corruption authorities in Hungary say they found around $18 million in hidden cash, buried in forests and stashed in buildings and warehouses during an investigation. The funds are reportedly tied to a former Orbán minister, Miklós Seszták. Published On 14 Nov 2026

Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe NewsFeed Hungary seizes $18m cash tied to ex-Orban-era minister in probe Anti-corruption authorities in Hungary say they found around $18 million in hidden cash, buried in forests and stashed in buildings and warehouses during an investigation. The funds are reportedly tied to a former Orbán minister, Miklós Seszták. Published On 14 Nov 2026
Hungary (LOCATION) ex-Orban-era (PERSON) NewsFeed Hungary (LOCATION) Orbán (PERSON) Miklós Seszták (PERSON)
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