The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime is investigating 18 incidents of false reports involving bomb threats, suicide attempts, and fires, all filed since May 11.
Investigation into Fraudulent Emergency Reports
Authorities are currently scrutinizing over a dozen cases of malicious false reports that have triggered police and emergency responses since early May. The incidents range from bomb threats to fabricated life-threatening emergencies.
Between May 10 and 15, the Ministry of Interior and Administration recorded 12 specific interventions. These included a high-profile case at the home of TV Republika editor-in-chief Tomasz Sakiewicz and a forced entry into the residence of Karol Nawrocki’s mother in Gdańsk, both based on groundless tips.
Official Stance on False Alarms
Deputy Minister of Interior Czesław Mroczek emphasized that while authorities process over 1,200 reports of life-threatening situations annually—with 80 percent proving genuine—these recent deliberate hoaxes are being treated as serious criminal acts. He vowed that the perpetrators responsible for these disruptions will face legal consequences.
The government maintains established protocols for verifying threats, particularly regarding explosives. While bomb threats are vetted by the Central Bureau of Investigation to prevent institutional paralysis, reports concerning immediate health and life risks are prioritized, as they historically have a high rate of validity in identifying individuals in genuine need of emergency assistance.
