Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban

Hungarian media reported that police detained Aron Orban, younger brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, on suspicion of people smuggling and other offences. Viktor Orban accused the new government of political persecution, saying his brother was being used to target him and divert attention from other issues.

Police raids reportedly involved Aron Orban’s business associates, but authorities did not confirm whether he was among those detained. Officials said four people had been detained on suspicion of people smuggling; last year, an investigation linked Aron and associates to an alleged visa scheme involving foreign guest workers. The arrest comes after pro-EU conservative Peter Magyar won April’s election, ending Viktor Orban’s 16 years in power and pledging investigations into alleged corruption and abuse of power.