Polish authorities have indicted six individuals, including Marian W., for a major fuel fraud operation spanning three countries.
Silesian Connection and Key Figure
According to the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice, six individuals have been charged in connection with a fuel fraud operation, with Marian W. accused of leading an organized criminal group. The trial will take place before the District Court in Sosnowiec.
Mysterious Disappearance
Marian W. is linked to the mysterious disappearance of Sylwester Suszek, creator of the BitBay cryptocurrency exchange. Suszek was last seen at Marian W.’s fuel base in Czeladzi in March 2022. In a separate proceeding, Marian W. has been charged with the deprivation of liberty of the businessman.
International Investigation
The investigation was conducted with the help of a joint investigation team (JIT) established at the Eurojust agency in The Hague. Polish and German services participated in the operation that led to dismantling the criminal group.
Unprecedented Scale of Evidence
The prosecutor’s office gathered unprecedented evidence, with case files comprising 957 volumes. The criminal operation, active from 2011 to 2016, used a VAT carousel scheme in liquid fuels trade. Those accused face up to 15 years in prison.
