CENTRAL ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU

Trading in Influence in Construction Projects

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained two individuals in connection with an investigation into the acceptance of financial benefits and trading in influence within a government administration unit. The actions were carried out on the order of the Mazovian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

Dishonest Notaries Detained

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained three notaries from Warsaw. This is the result of a multi-threaded investigation into the siphoning of funds and real estate from companies facing insolvency. The proceedings are supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Łódź.

Pre-trial detention for a company CEO

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, assisted by officers of the Border Guard, successfully detained a company CEO suspected of fraud related to the “Clean Air” program. The arrest took place at Warsaw airport. The investigation is supervised by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Charges of fraud against NCBiR and PARP

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, acting on the order of a Prosecutor from the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Szczecin, detained five men — businessmen cooperating in the commission of crimes involving causing a detrimental disposal of assets intended for financing EU-funded projects managed by the NCBR and PARP. The investigation is supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Szczecin.

Tender rigging at universities

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained three individuals in connection with an investigation into unlawfully influencing the outcomes of public tenders. The proceedings are supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań.

Financial Gain of One Million PLN

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained five individuals in a case involving claiming influence in exchange for a financial benefit of PLN 1 million, as well as money laundering. The investigation is supervised by the Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice.

Former Members of the Management and Supervisory Boards of RUCH S.A. Charged

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained eight men in connection with an investigation into suspected large-scale financial damage caused to RUCH S.A. Cash, real estate, and company shares with a total value of nearly PLN 70 million have been secured. The investigation is supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Kraków.

A Pole wanted by Interpol under a red notice has been handed over to the CBA

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, in cooperation with the liaison officer of the Polish Police in Turkey, secured the deportation and arrest of a man who had been hiding from law enforcement authorities for several years. The man is suspected of leading an organized criminal group. The investigation is supervised by the Lower Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Wrocław.

The Mayor of Częstochowa Arrested

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained the Mayor of Częstochowa in connection with an investigation into the acceptance of financial benefits. The proceedings are supervised by the Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice.

Protective Umbrella over the Waste Mafia – Two Individuals Detained

Officers of the Central AntiCorruption Bureau detained two men on suspicion of participating in an organised criminal group. The case involves corruption, trading in influence, mediation in administrative matters, and the effective impunity of entities operating illegal hazardous waste dumping sites. The investigation is supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice.

Further Arrests in a Tax Fraud Investigation

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested five women conducting business activity in connection with an investigation into the operations of an organised criminal group involved in issuing and distributing unreliable VAT invoices. The proceedings are supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

Searches at the Unia Tarnów Speedway Company

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau secured documents and data storage devices at the headquarters of Unia Tarnów Żużlowa Spółka Sportowa S.A. The investigation into failure to fulfil duties and causing damage of significant magnitude is being supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Tarnów. The investigation is ongoing.