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Viktor Orban's brother detained in Hungary

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Aron Orban, brother of former Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, has been detained on suspicion of human trafficking, according to Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Police announced several arrests in Budapest and two towns in Pest region during a criminal operation, according to L'essentiel.

Aron Orban, brother of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, was detained in Budapest on suspicion of human trafficking, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday on Facebook, relaying press reports.

Hungarian police announced the arrest of several people in Budapest and two towns in Pest region as part of two criminal investigations. Searches were under way at the homes of the people under investigation, according to police.

Peter Magyar, who became prime minister in May, has made the fight against corruption and dismantling Viktor Orban's political system key priorities of his government. Three former ministers are currently being held, including Gyorgy Matolcsy, who headed the central bank for 12 years.

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