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Hungary to expel seven Ukrainian nationals, government spokesperson says

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Posted on March 6, 2026

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BUDAPEST, March 6 (Reuters) - Hungary is going to expel all seven Ukrainian nationals who were detained while they were transporting cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine, government spokesman Zoltan

Hungary to Expel Ukrainian Nationals Detained for Transporting Cash and Gold

Details of the Detention and Expulsion

Incident Overview

BUDAPEST, March 6 (Reuters) - Hungary is going to expel all seven Ukrainian nationals who were detained while they were transporting cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs wrote on X on Friday.

Background of the Detainees

Leadership and Supervision

Kovacs also said that the team transporting cash and gold was "supervised by a former general of the Ukrainian Security Service, with a former major of the Ukrainian Air Force acting as deputy and assisted by individuals with military experience."

Assistance by Military Personnel

Reporting and Sources

(Reporting by Anita Komuves)

Key Takeaways

  • Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) launched a criminal investigation into alleged money laundering after detaining the convoy, which included two armored vehicles carrying $40 million, €35 million and 9 kg of gold; one detainee reportedly served as a former Ukrainian Security Service general (yahoo.com).
  • Ukraine is demanding the immediate release of its citizens and return of assets, accusing Hungary of robbery and hostage-taking, and has lodged a formal diplomatic protest and plans to seek EU legal evaluation (english.nv.ua).
  • The incident intensifies already strained Hungary–Ukraine ties, driven by disputes over halted oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary’s suspension of fuel exports to Ukraine, and Budapest’s blockage of EU financial aid to Kyiv (english.nv.ua).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hungary expelling seven Ukrainian nationals?
Hungary is expelling the Ukrainian nationals because they were detained while transporting cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine.
Who supervised the transportation of cash and gold?
The transport was supervised by a former general of the Ukrainian Security Service, with a former major of the Ukrainian Air Force acting as deputy and assistance from individuals with military experience.
Where were the Ukrainian nationals carrying the cash and gold?
They were transporting the cash and gold from Austria to Ukraine.
Who announced the expulsion of the Ukrainian nationals?
Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs announced the expulsion on X.
When did the Hungarian government announce the expulsion?
The announcement was made on Friday, March 6.

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