Warsaw, July 5, 2024 – Tomasz Mraz, a key witness in the investigation of irregularities in the Justice Fund, received protection. This information was confirmed on Thursday by Justice Minister Adam Bodnar during an interview at Polsat News.
Security for Tomasz Mraz
Minister Bodnar confirmed that the requests for protection for Mraz were submitted and considered positively. ‘The situation is special. This is the individual who gives detailed information about what has happened in this case and I think he has the right to fear for his safety," the Minister of Justice said.
Key witness in the investigation
Tomasz Mraz is simply a erstwhile manager of the Justice Fund Department of the Ministry of Justice. He worked there during the regulation of law and justice (PiS). He is the main witness in the investigation conducted by the prosecution, which concerns irregularities in the distribution of funds from the Justice Fund.
The investigation in which Mraz is testifying aims to clarify allegations of mismanagement of funds. His testimonies may be crucial for the cause, which makes his protection highly important.
Unofficial information
Unofficial information about Mraz being granted protection by the Ministry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) provided Radio Zet on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the Ministry of abroad Affairs, Jacek Dobrzyński, referred to these reports, stressing that worldwide services do not uncover who is covered by their protection. "If a individual has protection, it is classified information," Dobrzyński said.
Background and relevance of the case
The Justice Fund, set up at the initiative of the Ministry of Justice, aimed at supporting victims of crime and financing projects aimed at improving public security. However, the investigation indicates that there may have been irregularities in the management of these funds.
The granting of protection to Tomasz Mraz is an expression of designation of the importance of his evidence and the possible risks that may arise from his participation in the investigation. Minister Bodnar stressed the importance of this step, speaking of the circumstantial nature of the situation and the right of Mraz to fear for his safety.
Conclusion
Protection for Tomasz Mraz is an crucial step in the context of the ongoing investigation. His evidence may be crucial to clarifying irregularities in the Justice Fund. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar confirmed the granting of protection, pointing out that the applications for it were granted.
Protection for Tomasz Mraz symbolizes the authorities' determination to explain irregularities and to guarantee the safety of witnesses in crucial proceedings. The Justice Fund is at the centre of attention and its further improvement will be closely monitored.
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"He has the right to fear for his safety". Thomas Mraz received protection
