Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban

What the report says

Hungarian police have reportedly detained Aron Orban, the younger brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as authorities carried out raids connected to his business associates, according to Al Jazeera’s report citing local media and a press account shared by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The reported detention took place on Monday in Hungary and is linked to suspicion of people smuggling and other offences. Police have not publicly confirmed whether Aron Orban was among the people detained during the operation.

Viktor Orban responded by accusing the new government of political persecution and said his brother was being used to target him. He said the case was intended to distract from other issues. The report says the former leader, whose anti-immigration stance defined much of his 16 years in power, posted his criticism on X.

According to the article, the news first appeared on Kontroll, a site owned by Magyar’s brother, while local outlets reported raids involving business associates tied to Aron Orban. The report also notes that investigators had previously examined allegations involving Aron Orban and a visa-related scheme for foreign guest workers.

The development comes after Peter Magyar’s pro-EU conservative movement won April elections, ending Viktor Orban’s long rule. The report says Magyar has pledged to examine alleged corruption and abuse of power under the previous government, making the case politically significant as Hungary’s new administration confronts claims involving figures linked to the former ruling family.