The Hungarian government adopted a resolution on the evening of Monday 9 March, already signed by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, ordering the seizure of currency and valuables from Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles, attempting to create a legal basis for its actions.
**Source**: European Pravda, citing a copy of the Hungarian government’s resolution
**Details**: The resolution directly stated that it concerned the episode involving the attack by a Hungarian special service on a Ukrainian cash-in-transit convoy.
The document is titled “On necessary measures in connection with the unusually large amount of cash and gold bars transported through Hungary in order to protect the national security interests of the state”.
In the resolution, Orbán’s government stated that €35 million and US$40 million in cash had been seized from Oschadbank vehicles, as well as nine gold bars weighing one kilogram each.
The government also argued that the purpose and intended use of the unusually large amount of cash and gold, as well as the legal grounds for transporting them through Hungary, had not been clarified during the inspection and that the transport had not been carried out in accordance with normal international practice.
Ukrainian authorities and European bankers have publicly refuted this claim by the Hungarian government, explaining that after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, ground transportation of cash became the only possible option for Ukraine and therefore such transfers take place regularly and are not unusual.
However, Orbán’s government said in its decision that the method of transporting the assets and the individuals carrying out the transport had created risks to national security, and it referred to cash transfers by Ukrainian banks over the previous four years as an argument supposedly reinforcing threats to Hungary.
Without presenting any arguments to support these claims, the government ordered that the **seized assets be considered confiscated and handled accordingly** during the investigation by the National Tax and Customs Administration, which would take place within 60 days after the resolution entered into forc
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Thugs and thieves.
Slackeee_ on
It is neither “seized” nor”confiscated”. It is stolen. Orbán, in his function as the elected leader of Hungary, just established his country as a country of thieves, stealing from people that are victims of the military of an aggressive dictator.
Upbeat_Psychology915 on
Escape money to Moscow if they lose ?
Accomplished-Moose50 on
So Hungary is against confiscating Russians assets, but Ukrainian are fine.
What a bunch of hypocritesÂ
BitsOfReality on
This is state sanctioned robbery. In normal circumstances Hungary should be internationally isolated for that, but I suspect, this is what Orbán is counting on. He is afraid and need to reinforce the siege mentality effect.
Let’s hope Hungarians won’t fall for that. Magyar FTW!
Haxemply on
Good precedent for the next government. Confiscating “illicit” fortunes
morbihann on
Isn’t that up to a court rather than the government ?
But honestly, given the openly hostile behaviour of Hungary, why aren’t those rerouted through other countries ?
vladoportos on
I guess UA can start taking over Hungry land, you know… national security bs and such ….plane robbery from HU side… money transport is a daily occurrence, just little hungry hungry Hungarians could not leave it alone returning to good old times robbing everybody around them…
almarcTheSun on
And this country is allowed to stay in the EU?Â
mountain-mahogany on
Hungary out of the EU.
TarzanCar on
What is Hungary good for? Not much
svasalatii on
Will the EU respond to this act of international robbery?
Or as usual – press Ukraine to repair the pipeline and bow to the fatman?
Despicable
spiringTankmonger on
The opposing candidate is gonna vow to never return the money in hopes of appeasing undecided voters, isn’t he?
Crazy to think that people assume one election will fix this mess.
redditreader1972 on
I must be missing something here. It is really just small change, ate the government level it’s barely worth the time.
So, can a Hungarian please help to understand?
Is orban playing the security card? Big money transfers are unsafe and might make people at risk for highway robbers, or something?
Does Orban want protection money? Kickbacks? Revenge for the gas pipeline failures?
Saying Orban is “fucking with ukraine” seems like a silly argument.
WolfetoneRebel on
Sort yourselves out Hungary…
HalloMotor0-0 on
Can’t EU do anything about this Putin’s asset? WTF is going on with EU?
doomguy53 on
Its stolen money. And remember folks the hungarian goverment is not equal to the hungarian people. Hopefully these fuckers will be removed at april 12.
Emu_commando on
The man is accumulating before he gets kicked out. not surprising
AdventurousLet548 on
In the meantime, I don’t see the EU doing anything. It should be grounds for removal from the EU. Vote Ukraine into the EU.
MotanulScotishFold on
I wonder why Hague tribunal don’t have anything to say about this.
stenlis on
Orban getting ready to move to Moscow?
l_______I on
Interesting, how quick they managed to be in this case
Thecatstoppedateboli on
Simple: block any payment of EU funds to Hungary and confiscate anything related to Hungary in Ukraine
BlueFroggLtd on
It looks like he wants a war?! Bring it, you fat bitch.
Sad_Professional5351 on
This scum is Putin’s servant, I think that if he stays in power Hungary should be removed from the EU and NATO, Orban is a disgrace
OdinsGhost on
So the resolution was passed to justify Hungary stealing assets being transported through the country after the fact? Thugs and thieves, indeed.
zendorClegane on
Ukraine has been fearmongering and robbing us for 4 years now, this is but a drop in the ocean.
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The Hungarian government adopted a resolution on the evening of Monday 9 March, already signed by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, ordering the seizure of currency and valuables from Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles, attempting to create a legal basis for its actions.
**Source**: European Pravda, citing a copy of the Hungarian government’s resolution
**Details**: The resolution directly stated that it concerned the episode involving the attack by a Hungarian special service on a Ukrainian cash-in-transit convoy.
The document is titled “On necessary measures in connection with the unusually large amount of cash and gold bars transported through Hungary in order to protect the national security interests of the state”.
In the resolution, Orbán’s government stated that €35 million and US$40 million in cash had been seized from Oschadbank vehicles, as well as nine gold bars weighing one kilogram each.
The government also argued that the purpose and intended use of the unusually large amount of cash and gold, as well as the legal grounds for transporting them through Hungary, had not been clarified during the inspection and that the transport had not been carried out in accordance with normal international practice.
Ukrainian authorities and European bankers have publicly refuted this claim by the Hungarian government, explaining that after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, ground transportation of cash became the only possible option for Ukraine and therefore such transfers take place regularly and are not unusual.
However, Orbán’s government said in its decision that the method of transporting the assets and the individuals carrying out the transport had created risks to national security, and it referred to cash transfers by Ukrainian banks over the previous four years as an argument supposedly reinforcing threats to Hungary.
Without presenting any arguments to support these claims, the government ordered that the **seized assets be considered confiscated and handled accordingly** during the investigation by the National Tax and Customs Administration, which would take place within 60 days after the resolution entered into forc
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Thugs and thieves.
It is neither “seized” nor”confiscated”. It is stolen. Orbán, in his function as the elected leader of Hungary, just established his country as a country of thieves, stealing from people that are victims of the military of an aggressive dictator.
Escape money to Moscow if they lose ?
So Hungary is against confiscating Russians assets, but Ukrainian are fine.
What a bunch of hypocritesÂ
This is state sanctioned robbery. In normal circumstances Hungary should be internationally isolated for that, but I suspect, this is what Orbán is counting on. He is afraid and need to reinforce the siege mentality effect.
Let’s hope Hungarians won’t fall for that. Magyar FTW!
Good precedent for the next government. Confiscating “illicit” fortunes
Isn’t that up to a court rather than the government ?
But honestly, given the openly hostile behaviour of Hungary, why aren’t those rerouted through other countries ?
I guess UA can start taking over Hungry land, you know… national security bs and such ….plane robbery from HU side… money transport is a daily occurrence, just little hungry hungry Hungarians could not leave it alone returning to good old times robbing everybody around them…
And this country is allowed to stay in the EU?Â
Hungary out of the EU.
What is Hungary good for? Not much
Will the EU respond to this act of international robbery?
Or as usual – press Ukraine to repair the pipeline and bow to the fatman?
Despicable
The opposing candidate is gonna vow to never return the money in hopes of appeasing undecided voters, isn’t he?
Crazy to think that people assume one election will fix this mess.
I must be missing something here. It is really just small change, ate the government level it’s barely worth the time.
So, can a Hungarian please help to understand?
Is orban playing the security card? Big money transfers are unsafe and might make people at risk for highway robbers, or something?
Does Orban want protection money? Kickbacks? Revenge for the gas pipeline failures?
Saying Orban is “fucking with ukraine” seems like a silly argument.
Sort yourselves out Hungary…
Can’t EU do anything about this Putin’s asset? WTF is going on with EU?
Its stolen money. And remember folks the hungarian goverment is not equal to the hungarian people. Hopefully these fuckers will be removed at april 12.
The man is accumulating before he gets kicked out. not surprising
In the meantime, I don’t see the EU doing anything. It should be grounds for removal from the EU. Vote Ukraine into the EU.
I wonder why Hague tribunal don’t have anything to say about this.
Orban getting ready to move to Moscow?
Interesting, how quick they managed to be in this case
Simple: block any payment of EU funds to Hungary and confiscate anything related to Hungary in Ukraine
It looks like he wants a war?! Bring it, you fat bitch.
This scum is Putin’s servant, I think that if he stays in power Hungary should be removed from the EU and NATO, Orban is a disgrace
So the resolution was passed to justify Hungary stealing assets being transported through the country after the fact? Thugs and thieves, indeed.
Ukraine has been fearmongering and robbing us for 4 years now, this is but a drop in the ocean.