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Hungarian authorities have closed a money laundering investigation against Ukrainian cash couriers involved in the 'Ukrainian gold convoy' case. The decision by the tax authority improves the chances for the former TEK director and the instigator in the case.
Hungary has launched an investigation into the seizure of Ukrainian gold and 82 million dollars in funds during the previous Orban government. The inquiry follows calls for an immediate investigation into the incident.
The head of the law firm representing Ukrainian citizens and Oschadbank in the 'golden convoy' case has stated that Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok's role has become controversial.
Hungary has returned money and valuables belonging to the Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. The assets were previously seized by Hungarian authorities during an election campaign.
Hungary has returned millions in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank, which had been seized earlier. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, welcomed the move as a positive step for bilateral relations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to discuss the return of funds taken from Oschadbank with Hungary’s Péter Magyar.
Hungary has announced new 'evidence' in a case involving a seized Ukrainian bank convoy, a claim which Oschadbank has dismissed as fabricated.
An Oschadbank cash-in-transit guard reported being held for 28 hours, handcuffed, and given injections during his detention in Hungary in early March.
A lawyer representing Ukraine's Oschadbank stated that, based on comments by János Lázár, the actions in the case of the apprehended money transporters could constitute an act of terrorism.
Ukrainian Oschadbank has filed charges of abuse of power and terrorism over a money shipment seized in Hungary, while Ukrainian cash transporters also took legal action against unlawful detention.
Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles, previously detained in Hungary, have been returned to Ukrainian bank representatives and diplomats, but without the money and gold they were transporting.
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Hungary's ruling Fidesz party proposed legislation to seize millions of euros in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank, prompting questions and concerns from Kyiv.
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hungary violated provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations in its treatment of detained Oschadbank employees.
The electronic services of Ukraine's Oschadbank (Savings Bank) have been halted due to a DDoS attack, an incident linked to a Hungarian money transfer controversy. The bank expects services to be restored within an hour.
Hungarian authorities have said they plan to expel seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers who were earlier detained by officers of Hungary's National Tax and Customs Administration.
Ukrainian authorities report that Hungary has not yet granted consular access to seven Oschadbank employees detained in Hungary.
A team from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is travelling to Budapest to clarify the situation surrounding the seizure of Oschadbank cash-in-transit crews.
Hungary has hidden stolen Ukraine’s Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles seized on 5 March at a restricted site belonging to its Counterterrorism Centre.
Ukraine has reportedly ceased attacks on tankers following a US request, but continues to target Russian ports, with recent drone strikes causing damage and operational halts at grain terminals and an oil refinery in Novorossiysk and Orsk. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ombudsman reports at least 375 Ukrainian deaths in Russian captivity, and law enforcement has charged Russian detention center staff with torture.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has ordered an investigation into a controversy involving Ukrainian bank collectors and Oschadbank vehicles that were detained in Hungary in March.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is accused of personally ordering the seizure of a Ukrainian cash convoy in Hungary, with media reports suggesting he even timed the raid. The Hungarian Chief Prosecutor's Office has stated it will take all necessary measures to investigate the 'gold convoy' case, while Orbán's controversial office targeting opponents has been abolished.
Ukraine announced it will demand compensation from Hungary regarding valuables seized from Oschadbank's cash-in-transit vehicles, stating the matter is not considered closed.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law, which restricts content related to gender and sexuality, violates fundamental European Union values and rights. The court stated that the law 'stigmatizes and marginalizes' LGBTQ+ individuals, marking a significant legal decision.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Shandor, has called for the return of Ukrainian cash-in-transit vehicles and valuables seized by Hungary in the Oschadbank case, also demanding accountability for those responsible.
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that an attack by Hungarian counter-terrorism forces on Ukraine's Oschadbank cash-in-transit workers poses a threat to EU monetary stability and the euro's international currency role.
They also filed a complaint against the deportation of the bank's employees who were part of ensuring the cash transport's security.
Armored cash transport vehicles belonging to Ukraine's Oschadbank, previously detained in Hungary, have been returned to Ukrainian diplomats, but the money and gold they contained remain in Hungary.
Officers from the Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), fully equipped and armed, oversaw the departure of drivers sent by Oschadbank from Budapest with two empty cash transporter vehicles.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that Hungarian officials are no longer hiding their 'blackmail' tactics, calling the seizure of Oschadbank employees an act of state terrorism and urging international condemnation, as Ukraine rejects ultimatums regarding Oschadbank assets.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry claims that an escort of seized cash transporters, who is diabetic, only received medical attention after losing consciousness. Oschadbank's legal representative also states they received no official notification about the seized currency and gold.
Ukraine's Oschadbank has requested an investigation by EU supervisory authorities into cash and gold seized by Hungarian authorities from cash transporters, alleging the seizure was illegal.
Ukraine's state-run Oschadbank has formally requested that Hungary return its cash-in-transit vehicles and valuables, which were reportedly seized illegally.
Ukraine will not tolerate state banditry from Hungary and assures that those involved in holding seven Ukrainians, employees of Oschadbank, hostage will be brought to justice.
The National Bank is demanding the release of employees of the Oschadbank cash-in-transit team who are being illegally held on the territory of Hungary.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister claims Hungarian authorities in Budapest detained seven Oschadbank employees transporting cash and valuables between Austria and Ukraine, seizing the money.
Russia has appointed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud as an arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute with a Ukrainian bank, Oschadbank, which claims losses in Ukrainian regions after Russian military actions.
An investigation has been initiated in Hungary concerning the actions of state bodies regarding the seizure of Ukrainian Oschadbank funds during Prime Minister Orbán's tenure.
Hungary has revoked a deportation order and other 'unlawful measures' previously imposed on cash-in-transit guards employed by Ukraine's Oschadbank. This decision follows an appeal from the Ukrainian bank regarding the treatment of its employees.
Ukraine's state-run Oschadbank has confirmed that Hungary has returned funds and valuables that were seized in Budapest in March.
Hungarian opposition figure Péter Magyar has outlined his political stances, including a pledge to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits Hungary, and called for Ukraine to expedite the reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline. Magyar also named potential ministers for his envisioned post-Orbán government, signaling a significant shift in Hungarian politics.
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has replied to a letter from the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine concerning Hungary's seizure of Oschadbank funds, stating that the EU will continue to assess the circumstances.
Ukraine's Oschadbank has rejected Hungary's assertions of new evidence concerning a seized convoy, labeling the claims as 'falsified'.
A raid on a Ukrainian cash-in-transit vehicle on March 5, involving the seizure of Oschadbank assets, was reportedly planned by Hungarian intelligence services to provoke a confrontation with Ukraine.
Ukraine's Oschadbank has filed a complaint regarding abuse of power and a terrorist act in connection with actions taken by TEK and NAV, also challenging the expulsion of Ukrainian bank employees.
Armored cash-in-transit vehicles belonging to Oschadbank that had been detained in Hungary were returned to Ukrainian diplomats and bank representatives on Thursday, but the money and gold they were carrying remain in Hungarian custody.
Hungarian authorities have agreed to return both seized cash-in-transit vehicles to Ukraine's state-run Oschadbank, but are keeping the money and gold that they were transporting.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has labeled Hungary's actions towards seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers and the seizure of Oschadbank funds as 'banditry'.
Hungarian Transport Minister Janos Lazar announced that Hungary does not plan to return Oschadbank funds to Ukraine, stating it is a response to Ukraine's alleged blocking of the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Hungarian officers detained Oschadbank cash-in-transit guards using an armoured personnel carrier and machine guns. Ukraine demands the return of the seized valuables.
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Ukraine believes that Hungary had no grounds for detaining Oschadbank employees and their convoy and that its actions violated international law.
Ukraine's National Police have initiated criminal proceedings following the abduction of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards and an Oschadbank service vehicle in Hungary.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that in Budapest Hungarian authorities effectively took seven Ukrainian citizens, employees of Oschadbank, hostage and seized the money they were transporting.