Central Police Investigation Office arrested five men aged 33‑70, suspected of attempting to extort a Warsaw‑based developer over a property worth about 12 million zloty.
Arrests Ordered by Warsaw Prosecutor’s Office
The Central Police Investigation Office carried out the arrests on a directive from the Warsaw District Prosecutor’s Office, targeting five men suspected of attempting extortion against a Warsaw developer.
Diverse Suspects Turned into Custody
The arrested men, aged 33 to 70, include citizens of Poland, Russia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Plot: 12‑Million‑Zloty Property Targeted
Investigators allege the suspects threatened the developer to force the transfer of a building plot valued at roughly 12 million zloty.
Weapons Seized at Suspects’ Residences
During searches of the suspects’ locations, police uncovered seven weapons. All items were secured and forwarded for detailed testing.
Preliminary Evidence and Protective Detention
Investigators will establish how the suspects acquired the seized weapons and whether they are linked to other crimes. All detainees were presented with formal charges at the Warsaw District Prosecutor’s Office.
Temporary Arrest Order Confirmed
Following the prosecutor’s request, the court imposed a temporary arrest as a precautionary measure against all five detainees.