Viktor Orban's Brother Arrested on Suspicion of Human Smuggling

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Aron Orban, the younger brother of Viktor Orban, former prime minister of Hungary, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in human smuggling. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the arrest. Aron Orban is 49 years old.

Viktor Orban ended his term in office about half a year ago. According to Viktor Orban, the arrest was meant to harm him politically: "I am the target, my younger brother is just a tool." Orban rejected the suspicions against his brother.

The arrest was made as part of an investigation in Hungary on suspicion of human smuggling. The authorities reported four detainees in the investigation. Magyar serves as Hungary's new prime minister.