Hungary to investigate why Ukrainians brought millions in cash into the country

March 8, 2026

TL;DR

Hungary is investigating Ukrainian bank employees transporting large sums of cash and gold into the country.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban suspects the funds may be used for political purposes, potentially benefiting parties sympathetic to Ukraine.
Under Hungarian law, foreign funding of political parties is a criminal offense.
Seven Oschadbank employees were detained with approximately $40 million, €35 million, and gold bars.
The confiscated items remain in Hungary as evidence for a criminal investigation.
Ukraine claims the money was legally obtained from Raiffeisen Bank in Vienna and was being transported to Kiev for Oschadbank.

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