Marcin Romanowski: Prosecution rejects request to lift temporary arrest

Marcin Romanowski Justice Fund scandal Polish prosecution European Arrest Warrant Zbigniew Ziobro

The Polish prosecution has rejected a request from the defense to lift or modify the temporary arrest of former Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski. Prosecutors maintained that the arrest remains justified due to the high probability of the crimes being committed and the risk of tampering with evidence. They also cited Romanowski's continued evasion of law enforcement authorities abroad for over eighteen months as a primary reason for the measure.

Romanowski is currently wanted under a European Arrest Warrant in connection with irregularities involving the Justice Fund. His current whereabouts remain unknown. Defense attorney Bartosz Lewandowski described the decision as predictable and announced plans to file an appeal.

Minister Tomasz Siemoniak noted that Romanowski is in a “dramatically difficult situation,” reporting that his Hungarian papers have been revoked and he is unable to use payment cards. The investigation also involves former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who is currently in the United States, where extradition requests have been initiated.

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Justice Fund · Marcin Romanowski · National Prosecutor's Office · Poland · Prokuratura Krajowa · Tomasz Siemoniak · Zbigniew Ziobro

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[● 4 SOURCES] Marcin Romanowski is facing charges related to irregularities in the Justice Fund. razydzisiaj.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Defense attorney Bartosz Lewandowski announced he will appeal the prosecution's decision. www.fakt.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Tomasz Siemoniak stated that Marcin Romanowski is in a dramatically difficult situation and has had his Hungarian papers revoked.
[● 4 SOURCES] The prosecution maintains that there is a high probability that Marcin Romanowski committed the alleged crimes. razydzisiaj.pl · www.fakt.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 4 SOURCES] The prosecution rejected the defense's request to lift the temporary arrest of Marcin Romanowski. razydzisiaj.pl · www.fakt.pl · dorzeczy.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl