Authorities said four people were detained on suspicion of people smuggling; the reported detention of Aron Orban drew a political persecution accusation from his brother, former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Marton, Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s brother, owns the news site Kontroll, which reported Monday that Aron Orban had been arrested; Magyar shared its report. Local media reported raids involving people associated with Aron’s businesses and said police had not said whether Aron was among those detained.
Viktor Orban said the case was intended to divert attention from other issues and claimed he was the real target. “I am the real target,” he wrote on X.
Telex’s investigation last year described an alleged visa arrangement for foreign guest workers and tied Aron and business associates to it. Viktor Orban lost April’s election after serving 16 years in power. Magyar campaigned on investigating allegations of corruption and abuse of power under his predecessor.
