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Hungary Detains Ukrainians Amid $40 Million Gold Operation

3/6/2026

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Hungary's Tax Authority detained seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence general, during a counter-terrorism operation involving two armored vehicles carrying $40 million, 35 million euros, and nine kilograms of gold to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the operation as "state terrorism" and called for the detainees' release.
Hungary's government is pursuing money laundering charges, while Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of political manipulation ahead of the upcoming election.
Oschadbank stated the operation was routine, noting that similar transports occur weekly.

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Hungary's Tax Authority detained seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence general, during a counter-terrorism operation involving two armored vehicles carrying $40 million, 35 million euros, and nine kilograms of gold to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the operation as "state terrorism" and called for the detainees' release.
Hungary's government is pursuing money laundering charges, while Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of political manipulation ahead of the upcoming election.
Oschadbank stated the operation was routine, noting that similar transports occur weekly.