Budapest court confirms detention of Áron Orbán in human trafficking investigation

A Budapest court has mandated a one-month pretrial detention for Áron Orbán, the brother of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and his partner following their arrest in a joint anti-corruption and human trafficking probe. The investigation, conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation alongside the National Asset Recovery and Protection Agency, focuses on allegations of human trafficking and illicit visa issuance.

Two additional suspects face legal measures connected to the probe: one has been placed under criminal supervision, while a fourth was released pending further proceedings. Prime Minister Péter Magyar drew attention to the arrests on social media after reports emerged from independent media outlets. Hungarian authorities have not yet released complete details regarding the evidence as the investigation progresses.

Sources: Euronews Greece, Kathimerini, Nova TV, Telex, To Vima