# Hungary Recovers $20m in Hidden Cash

> Hungarian authorities found $20 million in hidden cash during corruption probe into ex-minister under Orban.
- Title: Hungary Recovers $20m in Hidden Cash · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Hungarian authorities found $20 million in hidden cash during corruption probe into ex-minister under Orban.
- Keywords: hungary, victor orbán, miklos sesztak, anti-corruption campaign, national asset recovery, prime minister peter magyar, fidesz, corruption probe
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/hungary-millions-in-hidden-cash-found-in-orban-graft-probe/a-79946923?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: hungary, victor orbán, miklos sesztak, anti-corruption campaign, national asset recovery, prime minister peter magyar, fidesz, corruption probe, news, world, politics
## Hidden Cash Discovery
Hungarian authorities recovered nearly $20 million in hidden cash during corruption investigation into former minister Miklos Sesztak.
## Where Cash Was Found
Investigators discovered cash buried in forests, agricultural buildings, warehouses, and residential properties across Budapest and three counties.
## Cash Amounts Recovered
The recovered money included 5.07 billion forints (€13.3 million, $15.3 million), €2.66 million, and $1.26 million.
## Sesztak's Corruption Allegations
Sesztak is suspected of accepting over $37 million in bribes related to state-owned transport companies and construction projects.
## Prime Minister Magyar's Response
Magyar called the discovery a turning point, stating it marks the end of the Fidesz-KDNP mafia and labeling Orbán a fallen mafia boss.
## Brother Detained in Probe
Orban's younger brother was detained over suspected human trafficking and influence peddling.
## Key takeaway

Hungarian officials recovered nearly $20 million in hidden cash from former minister Miklos Sesztak in anti-corruption campaign.