Polish security services apprehended a 79-year-old Russian national in the Mazowieckie region in late April, citing his alleged role as a high-ranking organized crime figure known as a “thief-in-law.”
The Arrest and Criminal Status
Officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚP), the Internal Security Agency (ABW), and the Border Guard detained a Russian Federation citizen. Authorities state the man holds the status of a “thief-in-law,” a title associated with leadership in organized criminal groups.
Investigations reveal that the individual, identified as Wladimir D., was “crowned” in 1982. Intelligence suggests he may have supervised a criminal group, overseeing the planning of crimes and the distribution of illicit funds.
International Alerts and Legal Consequences
The detainee was subject to an Interpol green notice, which serves as a warning to law enforcement agencies regarding individuals who may pose a threat to public security. Following his arrest, the Commander of the Border Guard post in Warsaw issued a decision ordering the foreigner to return to his home country.
Because the 79-year-old lacked a valid travel document, a court ordered his placement in a guarded center for foreigners. He will remain in custody there until his identity is confirmed and deportation proceedings are completed.