# Hungary’s Orban denies ordering seizure of Ukrainian cash and gold

https://mins.news/en/item/97807

- Reuters, 2026-10-13 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarys-orban-denies-ordering-ukrainian-cash-gold-seized-when-leader-2026-10-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ace083f76e0550001f0cd5c

> Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban denied directing authorities to seize two Ukrainian cash-in-transit vehicles carrying $82 million in cash and gold, calling the allegations politically motivated.

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