The Polish Office of the Prosecutor has charged former deputy minister Paweł M. with corruption in an investigation into irregularities at the Government Strategic Reserve Agency, with his detention commencing on 23 October 2025.
Charges Presented
The Office of the Prosecutor presented corruption charges against former deputy minister Paweł M., who served as secretary and subsecretary of state in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Digitization, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration between 2015 and 2019.
These charges are part of a larger investigation into irregularities within the Government Strategic Reserve Agency.
Arrest and Bail Conditions
Paweł M. was detained on 23 October 2025 following the prosecutor’s directive by CBA officers. After the charges were announced, preventive liberty measures were imposed, including a 100,000‑zł property bond, police supervision, a travel ban, passport confiscation, and restrictions on contact with specified persons.
Alleged Influence on State Institutions
Investigators allege that the former deputy minister used influence over public institutions and state‑owned companies from 2016 to 2021, particularly within the Office of the Prime Minister and firms with State Treasury participation. He is also accused of attempting to secure procurement contracts for the company of Pawel S.
Bribes and Material Benefits
In exchange for facilitating these contracts, the suspect demanded employment of his then‑wife at Pawel S.’s firm and was granted free use of a premium‑class vehicle, with leasing and operating costs covered by Pawel S. The benefit is estimated at a minimum of 60,000 zł.
Legal Framework and Penalties
The alleged acts fall under Article 228 § 1 of the Criminal Code (receiving property benefits) and Article 230 § 1 (using influence in public institutions), carrying a potential sentence of up to eight years’ imprisonment.
Investigation Scope
The investigation currently involves 16 suspects and encompasses 36 charges in total.
