CENTRAL ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU

Public Official and Businessman Caught in the Act

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two individuals in the act of giving and accepting a bribe. The investigation is being supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Gdańsk.

Further Arrests in the NCBR “Fast Track” Case

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, acting on the orders of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), have arrested six individuals. The investigation concerns irregularities in the awarding of grants under the “Fast Track – Digital Innovations” competition organized by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR).

Investigation into Tram Infrastructure Modernization – Further Arrests

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have arrested two more public officials in connection with an investigation into bid-rigging related to the modernization of tram infrastructure. The proceedings are supervised by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).

Further Arrests in Tax Fraud Investigation

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have arrested seven businessmen in connection with an investigation into an organized criminal group involved in issuing and distributing fraudulent VAT invoices. The proceedings are supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

European Investigation

Acting on the orders of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Hamburg, officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau carried out searches as part of an investigation into an organized criminal group involved in VAT fraud. The case concerns the trade in electronic equipment. A total of 16 searches were conducted in France, Germany, Italy, and Poland within the framework of the investigation.

Further arrests in the investigation into corruption in construction investments

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained two more individuals in connection with irregularities uncovered in administrative proceedings conducted within one of the organizational units of the Poznań City Hall. The investigation is supervised by the Mazovian Regional Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

Nearly One Million Zlotys in Fictitious Donations to the Parish

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained four individuals in connection with fictitious donations for religious worship purposes and tax fraud. The total amount of the alleged donations declared by the detainees is nearly one million zlotys. The investigation is supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Siedlce.

Arrests in the “Fast Track” NCBR Case

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, acting on the orders of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, detained eight individuals. The operation is the result of an investigation into irregularities in the awarding of grants under the “Fast Track – Digital Innovations” competition. The competition was organised by the National Centre for Research and Development.

Verdict in a Large-Scale VAT Fraud Case

A verdict has been delivered in the case involving an organized criminal group engaged in VAT fraud. The Regional Court in Przemyśl convicted 13 individuals. The investigation was conducted by the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau under the supervision of the Podkarpackie Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rzeszów.

Detentions in a Subsidy Fraud Investigation

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau detained nine individuals in connection with a suspected subsidy fraud scheme under the “Active Toddler 2022–2029” program. The proceedings are supervised by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Suspicion of paid influence peddling – EPPO expands the investigation

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau are conducting an investigation under the supervision of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) concerning bid-rigging related to the modernization of tram infrastructure in the Silesia region. The European Chief Prosecutor has submitted a request to lift the immunity of a sitting Member of Parliament.

Charges in connection with coal purchases for RARS

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau detained three individuals in connection with an investigation into irregularities at the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS). The case concerns abuse of powers and failure to fulfil official duties in relation to the procurement of hard coal. The proceedings are supervised by the Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice.