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Hungary Ends Oschadbank Gold Convoy Probe, Finds No Crime

8/21/2026

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Hungary Drops Probe

Hungarian authorities closed criminal proceedings on the Oschadbank cash-gold convoy, finding no crime.
The convoy carried roughly $40 million, €35 million and 9 kg of gold, according to Raiffeisen Bank International documents.
Former TEK chief János Hajdu received a suspicion notice for unlawful deprivation of liberty of seven Ukrainians.
Hungary’s Tax and Customs Administration ended the money-laundering inquiry after finding no criminal elements.

Summary

Magyar Visits Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Kyiv on 20 August 2026.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement reaffirming a forward-looking partnership with Hungary.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Magyar, pledging cooperation on trade, education, climate and migration.
Israel’s foreign ministry did not send a message, indicating cooled relations since 2025.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed Magyar’s victory and hosted his foreign trip.

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Historical Context

Since Hungary joined the EU on 1 May 2004, EU funds and anti-money-laundering rules have tightened oversight of its banks. The 2005 directive led Raiffeisen to report €35 million in cash and 9 kg of gold, prompting ongoing prosecutions. Today, Hungarian prosecutors dropped the Oschadbank convoy case as President Zelenskyy welcomed Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Kyiv, reflecting the lasting impact of EU integration on legal and diplomatic ties.

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Hungary Drops Probe

Hungarian authorities closed criminal proceedings on the Oschadbank cash-gold convoy, finding no crime.
The convoy carried roughly $40 million, €35 million and 9 kg of gold, according to Raiffeisen Bank International documents.
Former TEK chief János Hajdu received a suspicion notice for unlawful deprivation of liberty of seven Ukrainians.
Hungary’s Tax and Customs Administration ended the money-laundering inquiry after finding no criminal elements.

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