On December 21‑22, Poland’s Central Anti‑Corruption Bureau detained the Polish ambassador to France, Jan Emeryk Rościszewski, who later released a statement to Polsat News.
Ambassador Issues Statement
The Central Anti‑Corruption Bureau detained the Polish ambassador to France, Jan Emeryk Rościszewski, on December 21 and 22. He later released a statement to Polsat News, agreeing to publish its full content.
Ministry Cancels His Appointment
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced the ambassador’s dismissal on Wednesday. Speaker of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maciej Wewiór, said the decision would remain until all doubts were clarified.
Investigation of Collegium Humanum Fraud
The arrests are part of a probe into the Collegium Humanum scandal, concerning phantom university diplomas issued to students of that institution. The investigation also involves former PiS MP Macek K. and banker Paweł P.
Other Arrests in the Probe
In addition to the ambassador, law‑enforcement officials detained former MP Macek K. and banker Paweł P., all allegedly linked to state‑owned companies. All three were arrested by the Central Anti‑Corruption Bureau.