The Gdańsk District Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation after a malicious hoax on May 23 triggered a massive emergency response, including a forced entry into the residence of Karol Nawrocki’s mother.
False Emergency Alert
On May 23, emergency services—including the fire department, ambulance service, and police—were mobilized following a fraudulent report concerning a fire and a child’s life at risk. Authorities were forced to breach the apartment door, only to discover the residence was empty except for pets.
The investigation was formally opened on May 25. The report was submitted via the “Alarm 112” application from a verified phone number; however, the emergency dispatcher in Radom could not reach the caller, necessitating an immediate intervention.
Cybercrime Unit Investigation
The prosecutor has tasked the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime in Gdańsk with identifying the perpetrator. Investigators are currently analyzing telecommunications data and digital traces left by the mobile application.
Experts note that alarm applications generate specific metadata, including device identification and geolocation, which often allows investigators to trace culprits even when they attempt to hide their identity.
Legal Consequences
The case is being treated under Article 224a § 1 of the Penal Code, which addresses false reports of danger that force public safety services into action. The offense carries a potential sentence of six months to eight years in prison.
Legal experts emphasize that such actions are treated severely because they drain public resources and divert emergency personnel from genuine life-threatening situations. The involvement of Karol Nawrocki’s family in the incident has added weight to the investigation regarding the perpetrator’s potential motives.