Due to the fresh detention of Adam K. and Sebastian K., known for their cooperation with TVN Turbo, the station issued a message regarding further cooperation with these individuals. TVN Warner Bros. Discovery reported that cooperation with detainees would be halted, but episodes recorded so far would be aired.
The investigation into illegal online lottery is conducted by the National Prosecutor's Office. 10 people suspected of organizing illegal net raffle were detained, including Adam K. and Sebastian K.. The investigation besides concerns allegations of money laundering and the issuing of false VAT invoices. The court did not issue a decision to arrest suspects, freedom measures were applied in the form of a property guarantee, police supervision and a ban on contacting another persons.
Security property includes 17 luxury cars, jewelry and cash of 500 1000 PLN. 30 bank accounts of PLN 7.5 million were besides blocked. Adam K. and Sebastian K. issued statements on the detention. Adam K. stated that he did not admit to the alleged acts, and Sebastian K. explained that he had already given all applicable information to the applicable authorities.
TVN's cooperation with detainees will be halted, but episodes recorded so far will be aired. According to TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, "cooperation on the implementation of current sections of programmes involving those active will be suspended until it is clarified". We do not plan to change the emissions of episodes recorded so far – we read in a statement.
The figures relating to this case are impressive. 10 people were detained, 17 luxury cars, jewelry and cash were secured in the amount of PLN 500 thousand. 30 bank accounts of PLN 7.5 million were besides blocked. These numbers show how extended the crime was.
The experts active in this case are different. A criminal law expert, Prof. Marekrzewski, stated that "this case is very complicated and requires careful examination". Another expert, Dr. Tomaszewski, adds that "this crime is 1 of the most serious crimes in Poland".
TVN has long been 1 of the most popular tv stations in Poland. TVN Turbo is 1 of its channels that emits amusement and automotive programs. Cooperation with Adam K. and Sebastian K. was 1 of the most crucial elements of this channel.
Is this the end of the collaboration between TVN and Adam K. and Sebastian K.? The answer to that question depends on the result of the investigation. If Adam K. and Sebastian K. are acquitted, it is possible that cooperation will resume. However, if they are convicted, TVN may be forced to terminate the deal with them.
Further improvement of accidents will take place in court. The National Prosecutor's Office will gotta justify its charges, and Adam K. and Sebastian K. will gotta defend themselves in court. It will be 1 of the biggest processes in Poland this year.
The conclusions of this case are important. Illegal net lottery is 1 of the most serious crimes in Poland. TVN and another tv stations must be careful in choosing their coworkers. Adam K. and Sebastian K. now gotta defend themselves before the court and prove their innocence.
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