On Friday, Oct. 17, prosecutor Dariusz Korneluk announced that Paweł Sz., creator of the “Red is Bad” brand, has become a crown witness and will submit extensive testimony in the RARS corruption probe.
New Developments
On Friday, Oct. 17, national prosecutor Dariusz Korneluk informed TVN24 that Paweł Sz., creator of the “Red is Bad” brand, has become a crown witness. He will submit extensive explanations that align with collected evidence. The RARS affair currently names fourteen suspects, and the case was filed with one indictment.
Crown Witness Testimony
The crown witness has voluntarily provided crucial information to authorities about co‑defendants and circumstances of the crime, as defined by Polish law, which is expected to influence the severity of his own punishment.
Extradition of Former RARS Chief
Prosecutor is seeking to interrogate former RARS chairman Michał Kuczmierowski, currently detained in the UK on an European Arrest Warrant. He is accused of participating in organised crime and transferring weapons to Ukraine. Kuczmierowski was freed on a £600 k bail after five months, under conditions to stay in the UK and report regularly to police.
Alleged Arms‑Transport Scheme
Sources report that Kuczmierowski chose London to escape, expecting protection from British services, and allegedly coordinated unofficial weapon shipments with companies linked to former scouts. These operations were supposedly aligned with UK special forces before formal Western aid to Kyiv began.
Embezzlement of Agency Funds
Investigators claim Kuczmierowski moved hundreds of millions of zlotys out of the agency through inflated contracts for protective equipment and generators destined for Ukraine, positioning him as a key figure in the RARS scandal.
