Further houses related to erstwhile Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobra, leader of the Sovereign Poland Party, were under the scrutiny of the interior safety Agency (ABW). According to the latest information provided by Lega Artis, this occurs in the context of the ongoing investigation into the Justice Fund. The head of the Chancellery of the Sejm besides informed about the search of the area of Mr Michał Woś at the Sejm Hotel.
The investigation conducted by the National Prosecutor's Office assigned the task of the ABW to examine further aspects related to the Justice Fund. Legartis reports that among the people whose homes were searched is besides the home of Zbigniew Ziobra in Warsaw. The services are intended to safe evidence, including the Fund-related documentation.
During the Wednesday search, as the legartis informs, domestics are present. At the same time, the ABW conducts activities in a parliament hotel, where the area of MP Michał Wosia is searched, besides connected with the organization of Sovereign Poland. The head of the Chancellery of the Sejm, Jacek Cichocki, assures that the activities are proceeding calmly and that MP Woś himself is in place.
A wide-ranging investigation into the Justice Fund is 1 of the most crucial investigations conducted by the National Prosecutor's Office. As part of this investigation, the houses of respective prominent politicians of the Sovereign Poland have already been searched, including erstwhile Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobry and erstwhile Deputy Ministers Michał Woś and Marcin Romanowski.
Dangerous activities of the ABW or essential measures to combat corruption?
The searches conducted by the interior safety Agency and the investigation of the Justice Fund rise many controversy in Polish society. Are these actions essential to guarantee transparency in the Polish justice strategy or are they part of the political game?
It is worth noting that the Justice Fund has been subject to criticism and controversy for years. Although its aim was to support victims and to combat crime, according to the study of the ultimate Control Chamber, the fund's financial economy was conducted in violation of public finance rules. NIK pointed to the inefficiencies and non-target spending of funds, which could have encouraged the creation of corruption mechanisms.
Zbigniew Ziobro, leader of the Sovereign Poland, powerfully criticizes the search of his home, recognizing it as illegal action. He claims that this is part of a political order from opponents of his party. At the same time, he stresses that all individual has the right to a fair trial and to respect their rights, which in his case were intentionally broken.
It is besides interesting to see how the activities of the ABW and the investigation into the Justice Fund will affect the Polish political and social scene. Will they lead to greater transparency in the Polish legal system, or will they be utilized as a tool in the hands of politicians to accomplish their own goals? Answers to these questions may be crucial for further shaping the Polish political and legal reality.
Ignacy Michałowski
OSINT investigator with experience in global journalism projects. It has been publishing materials for over 20 years for the largest releases. In social activities he engaged in various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of people, especially those of mediocre communities. He was besides active in the fight for human rights. Contact: kontakt@legaartis.pl
