Polish lawyer Michał K., 56, accused of swindling over 3.5 million PLN from clients between 2013 and 2025, has pleaded guilty and seeks a plea deal, rejecting a courtroom hearing.
Extortion Allegations Across 2013‑2025
On 13 October, the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office forwarded a case to the court against Michał K., a lawyer from Oława. Prosecutors allege he committed 61 financial crimes, costing over 3.5 million PLN mainly from diocesan entities and clergy.
Authorities claim he convinced clients, under the pretext of “court deposits” or “legal costs,” to pay additional sums, which he then allocated for personal use.
Charges also include money‑laundering, according to Beata Syk‑Jankowska, the prosecutor quoted by “Fakt.”
Prosecutors Seeking 5‑Year Sentence and Bar from Practice
The prosecution demanded a five‑year prison term and a ten‑year ban on practicing law for Michał K., while also ordering restitution for the damages caused.
Guilty Plea and Plea Deal Request
Michał K. admitted guilt and filed a motion for a plea deal, asking the court to impose punishment without a trial. The motion, aligned with the prosecution’s proposal, seeks a sentence agreed upon by the prosecutor and defense.
Profile: Defender of Controversial Clients
He is best known for defending the so‑called Zbrodni Miłoszycka (Zbrodni Miłoszycka) case, where Tomasz Komenda was wrongly convicted and nearly served 20 years in prison. K. also defended Sister Bernadetka of the Boromeus Sisters in Zabrze, who was sentenced for child‑victim abuse, and represented clergy accused of sexual abuse of children.