The Polish prosecutor’s office has announced a request to the court for the arrest of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro amid investigations into the Justice Fund.
Prosecutor Seeks Court Approval for Ziobro’s Temporary Arrest
The prosecutor’s office has instructed the court to consider a preventive measure in the form of a temporary arrest for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, according to TVN24 coverage.
Press Conference Planned to Address Justice Fund Investigation
On Thursday, November 13 at 15:30, a press conference will be held to discuss the ongoing investigation into irregularities in the Justice Fund, as announced by National Prosecutor’s Office spokesperson Przemysław Nowak.
Ziobro Faces 26 Charges in Justice Fund Case
The prosecutor intends to file 26 charges against Ziobro for his role as the minister who managed the money held in the Justice Fund, as part of the broader investigation.
Ziobro Proposes Remote Interrogation Abroad
Ziobro has suggested that the prosecutor’s office conduct his interrogation remotely, possibly in Brussels or Budapest, to avoid travel to Poland.
Background: Ziobro’s Role in the Justice Fund
As the minister of justice during the cabinet of the Law and Justice party, Ziobro supervised the allocation of resources collected in the Justice Fund, which has now become the center of the corruption inquiry.