Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has filed a complaint with prosecutors concerning Sławomir Cenckiewicz’s presence at a National Security Council meeting on February 12th.
Security Clearance Concerns
The complaint stems from a February 12th National Security Council meeting. Investigations revealed a potential crime: the participation of an individual lacking access to classified information. The individual in question is reportedly Sławomir Cenckiewicz, current head of the National Security Bureau.
The Internal Security Agency initiated a review within the President’s Chancellery earlier this year regarding Cenckiewicz’s participation in the National Security Council. Tomasz Siemoniak stated that anyone undergoing a security clearance review should not participate in meetings involving classified information.
Revoked Credentials
Special services responsible for issuing clearances to access classified information confirm that Cenckiewicz’s clearance has been revoked. Reasons cited include concealing information about medical treatment and medications on a security questionnaire, and allegations of disclosing classified documents for the benefit of the PiS election campaign. An indictment in this matter was sent to court last August.
The President’s Palace maintains that Cenckiewicz possesses the necessary security clearances.
Military Prosecutor to Investigate
The ABW’s complaint was initially submitted to the National Prosecutor’s Office but was subsequently transferred to the Military Affairs Department. The case has now been assigned to the military division of a district prosecutor’s office.
Temporary Clearance Allegations
Reports indicate that during the February National Security Council meeting, Cenckiewicz was granted a one-time security clearance by Zbigniew Bogucki, the Head of the President’s Chancellery. The President’s Palace has consistently asserted that Cenckiewicz has access to classified materials.