Czarnek Doubts Romanowski’s Letter and Declares Location Irrelevant

Speaking on Polsat News, PiS politician Przemysław Czarnek cast doubt on whether a letter sent from Transnistria proves Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts, as prosecutors examine the document’s authenticity.

Czarnek Questions Romanowski’s Location

The fact that someone mailed such a letter precisely from that location does not mean that Mr. Romanowski is there, stated Przemysław Czarnek on Wednesday, August 12, on Polsat News’ “Gość Wydarzeń”. Anyone could have mailed it, he added.

Program host Piotr Witwicki pointed out that Romanowski’s attorney, Bartosz Lewandowski, did not deny these reports. He is a seasoned lawyer and knows exacty that he cannot betray his client’s secrets, Czarnek replied.

Finally, the PiS candidate for prime minister assured that he has no idea where Marcin Romanowski is and stated that his whereabouts are of no significance to Poles.

Prosecution and Authenticity Checks

Marcin Romanowski’s application for a safe conduct letter was submitted to the Regional Court in Warsaw on Tuesday, August 4. According to Judge Anna Ptaszek from PAP, the document indicates it was sent by Romanowski in Tiraspol within Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova not recognized as a state.

National Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Przemysław Nowak confirmed receiving a copy of Romanowski’s application and noted there is no certainty the politician sent the letter. While the document bears a handwritten signature similar to Romanowski’s, it has not undergone handwriting analysis.

Transnistria and the Justice Fund Charges

Transnistria is a breakaway region of Moldova that broke away from Chisinau in the 1990s and obtained near-full independence following a short war involving Russia. The region has its own president, army, and currency, though its independence remains unrecognized internationally.

Former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski faces charges in an investigation regarding irregularities in the Justice Fund, including participation in an organized criminal group and rigging competitions for fund grants. The safe conduct letter he requested would allow him to respond from a position of freedom provided he attends scheduled court or prosecutor summons.