Hungarian Police Arrest Seven Ukrainians for Money Laundering The Hungarian police apprehended seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence general, for their involvement in money laundering. The suspects were captured in Hungary with two cash-in-transit vehicles holding a significant amount of illicit assets: $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold. According to Hungarian tax authorities, an alarming trend has emerged this year, with over $900 million, €420 million, and 146 kg of gold being smuggled to Ukraine through Hungary. The authorities are collaborating on the investigation with various agencies, including tax authorities, customs officials, and the Counterterrorism Center. In response to the arrests, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs swiftly reacted by first demanding the release of the detained citizens. They later advised Ukrainian nationals against traveling to Hungary in light of the situation.

The Hungarian police apprehended seven Ukrainian citizens, including a former intelligence general, for their involvement in money laundering. The suspects were captured in Hungary with two cash-in-transit vehicles holding a significant amount of illicit assets: $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kg of gold.

According to Hungarian tax authorities, an alarming trend has emerged this year, with over $900 million, €420 million, and 146 kg of gold being smuggled to Ukraine through Hungary. The authorities are collaborating on the investigation with various agencies, including tax authorities, customs officials, and the Counterterrorism Center.

In response to the arrests, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs swiftly reacted by first demanding the release of the detained citizens. They later advised Ukrainian nationals against traveling to Hungary in light of the situation.