A Polish prosecutor office has launched an investigation into the unlawful sale of a 160‑hectare parcel earmarked for the Central Communication Port, citing misconduct by public officials in 2023.
Prosecutor Office Launches Investigation
Polish district prosecutor Antoni Skiba announced that investigations were opened after preliminary checks. The probe covers actions taken from early‑to‑late 2023 that allegedly aimed to secure a financial advantage. The prosecutor highlights possible overreach by public officials from the Warsaw branch of the National Agricultural Support Center, suggesting violations of state‑property statutes and the Central Communication Port law.
According to the prosecutor, the alleged misconduct involved selling former Zabłotnia property to a private individual instead of handing it over to the Central Communication Port, thereby undermining the public interest.
CPK Complainant Sues Misrepresentation
The Central Communication Port company filed a notice accusing those acting under the Warsaw branch of KOWR of misleading it about the legal status of the parcel. The notice claims that the property, a strategic asset for the port, was intended to be transferred to CPK Ltd. but was instead sold on 1 December 2023 to an individual.
It alleges that KOWR representatives misrepresented claims that would preclude the port’s acquisition, thereby facilitating the illicit sale.
Strategic Parcel Sold Before Election Transfer
Virtual Polska reported that before the ruling party’s handover in 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture approved the sale of 160 hectares of land to the vice‑president of Dawtona. The land, formerly owned by the National Agricultural Support Center, was sold for PLN 22.8 million.
The parcel is key to the Central Communication Port project, and its value is projected to rise dramatically—potentially reaching PLN 400 million, according to the report. It also notes that after the change in power the Wielgomas family, owners of Dawtona, supported the incoming administration, including a PLN 130 000 donation to Rafal Trzaskowski’s campaign.
Implications for Public Interest and Property Law
The allegations point to a systematic breach of state‑property regulations and potential collusion between public officials and private actors. If proven, the case could set a precedent for accountability regarding strategic land assets earmarked for national infrastructure projects.
