Seized Ukrainian cash, gold transport’s origin, destination, use and goal can be revealed soon

Referring to “suspicious Ukrainian cash movements” in Hungary, the Fidesz parliamentary group leader on Monday called for clarification of the issue, noting that the ruling party has submitted a bill to provide national tax authority NAV with further powers to investigate such cash movements.

In a Facebook post, Máté Kocsis said after a meeting of parliament’s national security committee that debate of the bill is being expedited.

The bill is designed to ascertain the “origin, destination, planned use, title and goal for transportation in Hungary” of Ukrainian assets recently seized in Hungary, as well as “the identity of the couriers and their possible association with criminal or terrorist organisations”, and the relevant role of Hungary’s national security services, Kocsis said.

Meanwhile, the Fidesz politician dismissed “leftist rumours” suggesting Russia was attempting to interfere with the upcoming general election. He said no direct information from the Hungarian secret services or from their foreign counterparts supported allegations of Russian nationals “pursuing such activities” in Hungary.

“This false claim by leftist media and politicians is a pathetic attempt to divert attention from President [Volodymyr] Zelensky’s threats and other attempts to influence the Hungarian election,” Kocsis said.

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