CENTRAL ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU

Seven detained in a multi-threaded investigation

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained seven individuals, including entrepreneurs who in the past carried out contracts for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs around the world. The detentions are related to an investigation into the offering of financial benefits and exerting influence over the outcome of a public tender. The multi-threaded proceedings are supervised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

The CBA secured documentation of the Clean Air Programme

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, acting on the orders of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, secured documentation in several public administration offices across Poland. The actions are related to an investigation into the failure of public officials responsible for the Clean Air Programme to fulfil their duties.

CBA investigation concluded with an indictment

A multi-threaded investigation conducted by the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA), under the supervision of the District Prosecutor’s Office in Kraków, has been concluded. The case concerns the acceptance and offering of financial benefits, violations of bankruptcy, liquidation and restructuring procedures, issuing fictitious invoices totaling over PLN 31 million, and money laundering.

Another CBA Operation in Poznań

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained 11 individuals suspected of giving or receiving financial benefits to persons employed in organizational units of the Poznań City Hall. The investigation is supervised by the Mazovian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.

Financial Benefit in Exchange for a Favorable Court Ruling

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau detained two individuals on suspicion of claiming to have influence in courts in Wrocław. In return, they were to demand financial benefits totaling over PLN 190,000. The proceedings are supervised by the Wielkopolska Regional Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań.

Indictment in the Uzdrowisko Rymanów S.A. thread

A second indictment in the investigation conducted by the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau under the supervision of the Silesian Branch of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of the National Public Prosecutor’s Office has been filed with the court. In total, the defendants have been charged with committing 78 offences.

Caught in the act

Officers of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau detained two individuals in connection with an attempt to offer a financial benefit in exchange for intermediation in handling a case before construction supervision authorities in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship. Procedural actions were carried out as a matter of urgency. Further procedural steps are planned.

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.