Poland’s National Prosecutor’s Office issued a European Arrest Warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro on February 10.
Prosecutor: Suspect’s Address Unknown
On Tuesday, February 10, the National Prosecutor’s Office issued a European Arrest Warrant for Zbigniew Ziobro. “There is a probability that the suspect is in one of European countries, specifically in Hungary,” said Przemysław Nowak, spokesperson for the National Prosecutor’s Office at a press conference.
He emphasized that issuing the ENA is “the only means at this stage of proceedings that will allow for procedural actions with the suspect.” The suspect’s defense indicated addresses in Brussels and Budapest where correspondence was not received, as they were addresses of a law firm. Nowak added it’s “rather unlikely” that Ziobro lives there.
Warrant for Ziobro’s Arrest
According to Art. 607a of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a district court can issue a European Arrest Warrant if there is suspicion that the wanted person is in another EU member state. The prosecutor’s office stated that all conditions for issuing the ENA are met in this case.
Last week, the metropolitan police published a warrant for the former minister of justice and prosecutor general in the United Right government. Investigators announced this action after the District Court for Warsaw-Mokotowa issued a decision for a provisional arrest for three months from the date of detention.
26 Charges for Ziobry and Up to 25 Years in Prison
The National Prosecutor’s Office stated that evidence has been gathered suggesting Zbigniew Z. committed 26 qualified acts of exceeding powers and failing to perform duties as a public official.
The charges include creating and leading an organized criminal group and embezzling money from the Justice Fund. Ziobro faces a combined sentence of up to 25 years in prison. On November 13, 2025, the National Prosecutor’s Office announced it had filed a request for his arrest for three months.