CENTRAL ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU

CBA’s M-AI-A Project Wins the EPAC/EACN Best Initiative Award 2026

The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau’s M-AI-A project has been recognised as the best initiative at the 25th EPAC/EACN Conference 2026. The award recognises innovative solutions that support the fight against corruption, strengthen integrity in public life and protect the public interest.

Another thread in the Collegium Humanum Case

Officers of the Central Anticorruption Bureau and the Border Guard have arrested a total of 11 people acting as part of an organized criminal group. The arrests are the result of a multi-threaded investigation into the sale of university diplomas and money laundering. The preparatory proceedings are supervised by the Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice.

Further Arrests in Connection with a Tax Fraud Case

Officers of the Central Anticorruption Bureau have arrested eight people involved in committing tax and financial offences to the detriment of the State Treasury. To carry out the scheme, they purchased unreliable VAT invoices from an organised criminal group involved in issuing and distributing such invoices. The investigation is supervised by the Warsaw Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

Detention in connection with irregularities at Słowiński National Park

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained one person in connection with a promise of financial gain. The case involves an abuse of power by an employee of the National Park Service. The investigation is being supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Słupsk.

Charges Brought Against Employees of the Polish Film Institute

A prosecutor from the Warsaw Regional Prosecutor’s Office, based on evidence gathered by officers of the Regional Office of the CBA in Łódź, has brought charges against five employees of the Polish Film Institute. The investigation concerns a number of irregularities in the functioning of the institution.

Irregularities in the Financing of the “Fair Courts” Social Campaign

Central Anti-Corruption Bureau officers have arrested two individuals in an investigation concerning the “Fair Courts” campaign. The arrested individuals are former members of the management board of a company operating primarily in public relations and communications, which carried out the “Fair Courts” social campaign under an agreement with the Polish National Foundation. The investigation is supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Rzeszów.

Indictment in the Case of Damage Caused to GetBack S.A.

On 20 August 2026, the Prosecutor of the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw filed an indictment with the Regional Court in Warsaw. The suspects are charged with, among other offences, causing substantial property damage, causing damage to creditors, accounting offences and restructuring offences.

Flood Compensation Payments Under Investigation by the CBA and EPPO

Officers of the Central Anticorruption Bureau detained six people in Lower Silesia. The arrests are the result of an investigation into suspected fraud involving the payment of EUR 900,000 in compensation to businesses affected by the 2024 floods. The investigation is supervised by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).

Two Businessmen Arrested in Case Concerning Supplies for the Military

Officers of the Central Anticorruption Bureau, together with officers of the Lower Silesian Customs and Tax Office, have arrested two businessmen. The arrests are the result of an investigation into irregularities in the performance of a public procurement contract for the supply of personal equipment for Polish Armed Forces soldiers. The preparatory proceedings are supervised by the 8th Military Affairs Division of the District Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań.

Arrested Insolvency Practitioner Caught Red-Handed

Officers of the Central Anticorruption Bureau arrested an insolvency practitioner who, in connection with performing a public function, demanded and accepted a financial benefit of PLN 100,000. In exchange for the bribe, during an ongoing tender as part of insolvency proceedings, the insolvency practitioner was allegedly to facilitate the purchase of real estate below its value. The investigation is supervised by the District Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań.

Assets Secured from Two Suspects

The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Rzeszów has issued orders for the securing of assets belonging to two suspects in an investigation conducted by the Central Anticorruption Bureau. The asset seizures are intended to secure compensation for the damage caused to the Polish National Foundation by its former Management Board members.

CBA Continues Investigation into Electric Bus Procurement

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained another three individuals in an investigation into irregularities involving a bus manufacturing company, including the organisation and conduct of public procurement procedures for contracts awarded to the company. This is another procedural operation in the investigation conducted under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office in Poznań.