Prosecutor Leading Ewa Wrzosek Probe Removed from Internal Affairs Division
Prosecutor Juliusz Rudak, who spearheaded the investigation into prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek, has been removed from his post at the National Prosecutor’s Office, returning to his original duties in...
Prosecutor Juliusz Rudak, who spearheaded the investigation into prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek, has been removed from his post at the National Prosecutor’s Office, returning to his original duties in Łódź.
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The End of the Delegation
Prosecutor Juliusz Rudak concluded his tenure at the Internal Affairs Division of the National Prosecutor’s Office on May 31, 2026. This move was confirmed by National Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Przemysław Nowak. Rudak had been tasked with overseeing sensitive cases involving judges and prosecutors.
The removal was anticipated following public statements made by Minister of Justice and Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar prior to the formal expiration of the delegation. Rudak has now returned to the District Prosecutor’s Office in Łódź.
The Case Against Ewa Wrzosek
Rudak’s most high-profile assignment involved the investigation into prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek regarding alleged abuse of power under Article 231 § 1 of the Penal Code. The case centered on Wrzosek’s legal filings intended to block leadership changes at public media outlets, including TVP, Polish Radio, and the Polish Press Agency, following the 2023 government transition.
Although Rudak prepared a draft motion for the Supreme Court to waive Wrzosek’s immunity, the document was never filed. Dariusz Makowski, head of the Internal Affairs Division, blocked the motion, concluding that any potential regulatory breach lacked sufficient social harm to justify further legal action.
Controversies and Final Closure
The investigation faced scrutiny over reports that some of Wrzosek’s filings may have been drafted within the Clifford Chance law firm, which provided services to public media entities. Wrzosek maintained her actions were in the public interest, neither confirming nor denying the origins of the documents.
Ultimately, the investigation was closed in December 2025. Prosecutor Dariusz Makowski signed the dismissal order, citing the negligible social harm of the actions, effectively concluding one of the most symbolic legal disputes regarding the post-election restructuring of the Polish prosecution service.