Court rules on arrest for Częstochowa Mayor Krzysztof M., who faces corruption charges.
Corruption Charges
One charge covers the years 2018-2022, alleging Krzysztof M. accepted a financial benefit of at least 40,000 zloty to modify the city budget, favoring a specific contractor in a public procurement. The second charge pertains to receiving bribes from multiple individuals from September 2020 to October 2025, with investigators totaling the amount at a minimum of 129,000 zloty.
Broader Investigation
The case involves 18 suspects who collectively face 34 charges. These include accepting and providing bribes to public officials and laundering money derived from criminal activity. Former Deputy Mayor of Częstochowa Bartłomiej S. is among the suspects.
Party Response
Krzysztof M., a member of The Left, was suspended from the party by its leader, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, following his detention. M. has been Mayor of Częstochowa since 2010 and was previously a lawmaker for the Democratic Left Alliance.
