Marcin P., head of the Polish currency exchange firm Cinkciarz, has been arrested in the United States following a multi-agency operation involving Polish authorities, the FBI, and the US Marshals.
International Manhunt Culminates in US Arrest
Marcin P., the head of Cinkciarz, has been detained in the United States based on a Red Notice from Interpol, a European Arrest Warrant, and national wanted lists. Polish authorities charge him with large-scale fraud and money laundering related to his currency exchange business.
The operation was a joint success involving the Polish Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚP) “Shadow Hunters,” the National Police Headquarters, and the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań, working in coordination with the FBI and US Marshals Service.
Financial Irregularities and Regulatory Action
Trouble for Cinkciarz began mounting months ago when clients reported delays in transfers and withdrawals, followed by a total loss of contact with the company. The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) subsequently revoked the payment service license of Conotoxia, a company linked to Cinkciarz, citing failures in protecting client funds.
The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań has been investigating the group for months, focusing on allegations of defrauding clients and siphoning off funds. Investigators are currently analyzing internal financial flows and international transactions to determine the scale of the alleged money laundering.
Extradition and Future Legal Proceedings
Following the arrest, the focus shifts to potential extradition procedures between Poland and the United States. Such legal processes in complex financial cases can span many months, particularly if the defense challenges the request.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific state where the arrest occurred or a timeline for potential transport to Poland. This investigation remains one of the largest financial enforcement cases conducted by Polish authorities in recent years.
