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Head Of Hungarian Parliament Calls For Action Against Prepaid Debit Cards To Migrants

• 7 Nov 2018 8:14 AM
• Hungary Matters

Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, called for the most resolute action against prepaid debit cards issued to migrants.

Kósa, of ruling Fidesz, cited recent reports about tens of thousands of prepaid debit cards made available to migrants by the European Commission and the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR. All sources report that several thousands of euros are paid to the cards monthly.

US billionaire George Soros is also said to have been involved in funding the scheme, he said.

As the scheme finances terrorism and organised people smuggling, the EC, the UNHCR and Soros have proven that they are completely unfit for their tasks, and threaten the security of the EU and the rule of law, he said.

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