The Polish National Prosecutor’s Office failed to secure a property seizure against former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobry, prompting prosecutor Waldemar Żurek to vow further measures.
Court Rejects Property Seizure
The court declined the National Prosecutor’s request to secure Ziobry’s property in Jerusalem, citing potential formal irregularities. Prosecutor Waldemar Żurek remarked that even the best lawyers can have their cases denied. He confirmed that a corrected document is set to be filed with the court on December 10.
Prosecutor’s Updated Request
Żurek stated he is in contact with the national prosecutor and that the newly submitted request meets the expectations of the prosecutor who previously refused the filing. He added that the request aims to replace the failed attempt to secure the property. The document will reach the court on December 10 as planned.
Ongoing Legal Actions Against Ziobry
In recent weeks, Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski annulled Ziobry’s diplomatic passport at the prosecutor’s instigation. The Sejm lifted Ziobry’s immunity and agreed to his arrest, with a hearing scheduled for December 22. The Warsaw‑Mokotów District Court will decide on the prosecutor’s request, while investigators maintain a case over his involvement in the Fund of Justice scandal, compiling 26 criminal charges that could carry up to 25 years of imprisonment.
Ziobry’s Planned Moves
Ziobry has not yet confirmed whether he will seek political asylum abroad. In early November on Radio Maryja, he said he would gradually reveal his intentions and would pursue legal and political actions he believes will be effective. He refuted claims that he fled Poland, noting the process began while he was already in Budapest, and recent reports place him in Brussels.