Hungarian authorities in Budapest detained seven Ukrainian employees of the state-owned Oschadbank and seized money and valuables.

Hungarian authorities in Budapest had taken seven Ukrainian employees of the state-owned Oschadbank hostage and seized money and valuables.

On March 5, 2026, two armored cash-in-transit vehicles were detained by representatives of Hungarian law enforcement agencies. Seven bank employees were part of the cash-in-transit teams.

Hungary detained Ukrainian bank employees with cash shipments

Ukrainian official called Hungary's actions 'state terrorism and racketeering'

Hungarian authorities allegedly kidnapped seven Ukrainian citizens and seized property belonging to a Ukrainian state bank in Budapest.

On 5 March 2026, two cash collection service vehicles were detained by Hungarian law enforcement officials. The cash collection teams included seven bank employees. Their whereabouts are currently unknown, and there is no mobile communication.

According to GPS signal data, Oschadbank's vehicles may be in the centre of Budapest.