Daniel Obietek, erstwhile president of Orlen, and now the Euro MP of Law and Justice, was one more time at the centre of media controversy. According to “Newsweek”, he late transferred further properties to the KP76 household foundation. These actions rise many speculations and questions about the real intentions of the erstwhile President.
New properties in the hands of KP76 Foundation
In early December 2024, Radio Zet reported that Daniel Obietek donated a number of properties to the KP76 Foundation, including a historical manor home in Borków Lęborski and land in Mazury. According to media reports, Obietek’s son, Peter, besides owned any of the property.
According to information obtained by Newsweek, the foundation besides took over a home in Sasina, surrounded by a advanced barrier and known as an investment for rent. KP76 has besides been visited by vacation cottages in Kopalina, which are located close a guest home owned by brother Daniel Obietek.
Why the foundation? Experts analyze
The transfer of assets to the KP76 Foundation has sparked speculation about the anticipation of securing assets against possible claims. The Foundation, founded in November 2023, operates in accordance with the Act adopted during the PiS rule. Its intent is to defend the funder's assets and to manage them in a manner consistent with his will.
Daniel Obietek explained his actions with the right to freely dispose of assets:
“I have the right to give to a boy who is 25 years old what I want. I'm not going to explain. I had the will, and I prescribed it. Tusk signed the property over to his wife," he said during 1 of the press conferences.
Piotr Obietek, the boy of erstwhile president of Orlen, is the typical of the foundation, which further strengthens the household nature of the organization.
Obieka property in numbers
In March 2021, “Newsweek” revealed that Daniel Obietek owned properties of a full value of about PLN 35 million. His property included, among others, the palace in Borkowo, a home in Łężkowice, an property in Guardsman and summertime cottages in Kopalina. Journalistic analysis of the perpetual books besides confirmed the presence of 2 hotels, six houses and 2 apartments in the wallet of the erstwhile president of Orlen.
Both of them assured at the time that all transactions were transparent, and he himself asked the Central Anti-corruption Office to review his property statements.
Orlen's claims to erstwhile board
At an extraordinary gathering of shareholders of Orlen, held on December 2, 2024, a decision was made to search redress against erstwhile board members, including Daniel Obietek. Ireneusz Fąfara, the current president of Orlen, accused the erstwhile board of a number of irregularities, specified as underselling fuel prices, unjustified representation expenses and controversial sponsorship decisions.
Both opposed the allegations, stressing that each decision was supported by analyses and supervision of various company bodies:
"He tries to convince himself that it was a 'garage company' and single-person decisions. The decisions were backed up by different bodies, the company has oversight. The current board is simply a puppet carrying out the will of political leaders," he said at a press conference.
Does the foundation defend against claims?
A lawyer from the law firm's squad and they point out that the transfer of assets to the household foundation may make it hard to prosecute claims, but it does not give full protection and explains:
“The believers may exercise their rights, but specified conduct is time-consuming and hard to prove. The Foundation is an additional layer of protection but is not an impenetrable barrier.”
Orlen has already announced that in the coming weeks he plans to file further civilian lawsuits against erstwhile board members.
What's next with Obiek's estate?
In the shadow of legal proceedings and possible claims against the erstwhile board of Orlen, the issue of Daniel Obietek's property remains 1 of the most hot media subjects. The transfer of assets to the KP76 Foundation creates mixed reactions – from suspicion of attempting to avoid financial work to arguments for the protection of household heritage.
The improvement of the case will surely be closely watched by public opinion and the media, and further decisions by Daniel Obietek and Orlen may importantly affect the perception of this situation.
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Fear of criminal responsibility? Both transfer further contributions to the household foundation
