Ścinawy councilor Jan B. faces charges of multiple sexual acts with a minor, with offenses occurring between 2023-2025.
Case Investigation
The case came to light in August 2025. According to the Legnica Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the mother of the girl received information from friends that her daughter was meeting with an older man. The woman checked her daughter’s phone to confirm her contacts with Jan B., immediately reported it to the police, and a prosecutor initiated an investigation.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
The man has been charged by the Legnica prosecutor with multiple sexual acts with a girl under the age of 15. Jan B. was interrogated as a suspect. Initially, he admitted to the alleged offense and provided explanations, but after the charges were supplemented, he changed his decision and did not admit to the crime and refused to provide explanations.
Timeline of Events
The crimes alleged against the councilor from Ścinawy in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, according to the prosecutor’s office, took place between 2023-2025. The case was reported to the police by the girl’s mother after she realized that her daughter was meeting with a much older man.
Current Status
Jan B. was arrested in August 2025 and remained in custody until January of this year. Currently, he is under police supervision, cannot approach the victim, and cannot attend events with minors.
Background and Penalties
The man had no prior criminal record. Before his arrest, in addition to serving as a councilor, he was also the village headman in the village where he lived. He faces up to 15 years in prison. The case is being handled by the District Court in Lubin.