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Hungary detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment. Kyiv calls move 'taking hostages' - AP News
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Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized two armored vehicles carrying about $80 million in cash while opening a money‑laundering investigation, prompting a diplomatic dispute with Kyiv. The incident highlights how large sums in physical cash circulate across borders and fuel tensions between states. Italy’s recent confiscation of more than €200 million in laundered assets linked to Matteo Messina Denaro further illustrates a Europe‑wide crackdown on the conversion and reinvestment of illicit drug proceeds.
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