Aron Orban detained on suspicion of human trafficking, says PM Peter Magyar
NVVH and NNI conducted raids in Budapest and Pest County; several arrests and home searches reported.
Aron Orban, the younger brother of Viktor Orban, has been detained on suspicion of human trafficking, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar wrote on his Facebook page on 9 November 2026.
"According to press reports, Viktor Orban's brother, Aron Orban, has been detained on suspicion of human trafficking. NVVH and the National Investigations Agency are continuing the investigation," Magyar wrote.
Operations in Budapest and Pest County
Hungary's National Office for Return and Asset Protection (NVVH) and the National Investigations Agency (NNI) carried out a joint operation in Budapest and at several locations in Pest County on the morning of 9 November, authorities said. Officials reported that several people were arrested in two parallel criminal proceedings and that multiple homes were searched.
Initial reports indicate that Aron Orban may be among those detained and that NVVH is specifically investigating his case. Authorities said they would provide further information later this afternoon.
According to earlier reporting, the probe into Orban's activities concerns a company that registered Vietnamese citizens for a two‑day life‑saving course at the University of Pécs — a measure that investigators say could have eased their path to obtaining Schengen visas. Portal accounts also say Orban intervened in at least one case to speed up visa processing.
The investigation is ongoing and officials have not yet released formal charges. The events were first reported on 9 November 2026 at 11:49 local time.
Photo: Fejsbuk/Peter Magjar
