Foreign Minister Rados\u0142aw Sikorski announced Thursday that Hungary revoked the refugee status and travel documents of Zbigniew Ziobro, Marcin Romanowski, and Patrycja Kotecka-Ziobro, as Polish authorities intensify efforts to bring them to justice. <\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Rados\u0142aw Sikorski confirmed on July 2 that Hungary has revoked the refugee status of Zbigniew Ziobro, Marcin Romanowski, and Patrycja Kotecka-Ziobro. The Hungarian government also invalidated their travel documents. Ziobro, who faces 26 criminal charges in Poland, is currently in the United States.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Telewizja Republika, Ziobro dismissed the news, claiming his U.S. visa remains valid regardless of the status of his travel documents. He criticized the current Polish government, labeling Prime Minister Donald Tusk a “bungler” for failing to secure his return to Poland.<\/p>\n
Justice Minister Waldemar \u017burek stated that the government is analyzing the situation to ensure the fugitives face a Polish court. He added that the ministry will inquire with U.S. authorities regarding the legal status of individuals residing in the country without valid travel documents. A court recently upheld the detention order against Ziobro.<\/p>\n
Ziobro denies all allegations, claiming they are politically motivated. He stated that his assets and bank accounts have been blocked by the government, hindering his ability to afford prescribed medical treatment for his oncological condition. He framed the investigation as retaliation for his past actions as a prosecutor.<\/p>\n
The investigations into Ziobro and Romanowski center on alleged irregularities within the Justice Fund. Prosecutors accuse Ziobro of directing subordinates to bypass legal procedures to grant funds to ineligible entities. Romanowski, a former deputy justice minister, also faces charges and is subject to a European Arrest Warrant.<\/p>\n
While Romanowski\u2019s current whereabouts remain unclear following his departure from Budapest, authorities continue to track his movements across Europe. Ziobro, meanwhile, traveled to the United States from Milan after previously receiving international protection in Hungary under Viktor Orb\u00e1n’s government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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