On December 20, Poland’s Internal Security Agency arrested a 40‑year‑old citizen accused of preparing to aid foreign intelligence, while a later statement criticized President Karol Nawrocki for refusing state honours to special‑services officers on Independence Day.
ABW detains 40‑year‑old Polish citizen
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) arrested a 40‑year‑old Polish citizen on Saturday, 20 December, after a social media post by Special Services Coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak announced the detention.
Evidence of railway transport of military equipment
ABW officers searched and secured evidence that the detainee was collecting documents concerning the railway transport of military equipment. The investigation focused on possible links to foreign intelligence activities.
Charges under Article 130(3) of the Polish Criminal Code
The suspect faced a charge of “reporting readiness to act on behalf of foreign intelligence” under paragraph 3 of Article 130 of the Polish Criminal Code. The court approved a three‑month pre‑trial detention.
President Nawrocki’s refusal to award state decorations
At the end of November, Special Services Coordinator Siemoniak criticised President Karol Nawrocki for denying state honours to special‑services personnel on Independence Day. He called the decision “fatal” and argued that those risking life and health in counter‑sabotage operations deserve the highest respect.
Call for reflection and potential remembrance
Siemoniak urged citizens to assess whether such a political decision is acceptable in a political struggle, lamenting the impact on front‑line personnel and expressing hope for a form of memorialisation.