Polish prosecutors confirmed the seizure of Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro’s assets amid a probe into the Justice Fund, using a compulsory mortgage and bank account freezes.
Prosecutor Confirms Seizure of Ziobry’s Assets
Polish prosecutors announced that the assets of Zbigniew Ziobro have been seized in connection with the investigation into the Justice Fund.
Procedure: Compulsory Mortgage and Bank Account Seizure
The seizure was effected by placing a compulsory mortgage on Ziobro’s real estate and by seizing amounts—specifically the debts held in the suspect’s bank accounts.
Legal Grounds for Asset Seizure
Prosecutor Przemysław Nowak explained that both legal prerequisites were met. First, the suspect is alleged to have committed crimes that justify a financial order. Second, without such seizure, there is a risk that a court order could not be enforced in the future.
Risk of Non‑Execution Without Seizure
Nowak highlighted that the seizure of assets mitigates the risk that a future court judgment would be unenforceable.