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Marcin Romanowski reportedly located in Transnistria
Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish Deputy Justice Minister and PiS politician, is reportedly located in Tiraspol, within the breakaway, Russian-influenced Transnistria region of Moldova. This information emerged after the Warsaw District Court received a handwritten application from Romanowski, which was mailed from a Tiraspol address.
Romanowski, who is currently a suspect in an investigation involving the Justice Fund and is subject to a European Arrest Warrant, has requested a 'safe conduct' (list żelazny). This legal mechanism would allow him to appear before the court or prosecution in Poland without being immediately arrested. In his application, Romanowski claimed to possess a legally issued passport under a different identity to facilitate travel outside the European Union.
His potential presence in Transnistria has sparked significant political debate in Poland. Government officials have criticized the move, suggesting it indicates an attempt to seek refuge in a pro-Russian enclave. Meanwhile, Romanowski's legal counsel has announced intentions to challenge the European Arrest Warrant, arguing that his location outside the EU renders it invalid.
Entities
District Court in Warsaw · Justice Fund · Law and Justice (PiS) · Marcin Romanowski · PiS · Transnistria · Warsaw District Court · Zbigniew Ziobro
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Romanowski is a suspect in an investigation regarding the Justice Fund. www.wprost.pl · www.n-tv.de · burbonik.pl · niezalezna.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marcin Romanowski claims to be residing in the Transnistria region of Moldova. wiadomosci.wp.pl
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Warsaw District Court confirmed that a handwritten application from Romanowski was mailed from Tiraspol, Transnistria. niezalezna.pl · www.wprost.pl · 444.hu · burbonik.pl · www.n-tv.de · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Romanowski stated in his application that he possesses a passport under a different identity to travel outside the EU. wiadomosci.wp.pl · dorzeczy.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] A European Arrest Warrant has been issued for Romanowski. niezalezna.pl · www.n-tv.de
- [● 11 SOURCES] Romanowski has filed a request for a 'safe conduct' (list żelazny) to allow him to appear in court without immediate arrest. www.wprost.pl · 444.hu · burbonik.pl · www.n-tv.de · niezalezna.pl · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Romanowski referred to prosecutors in his legal application as 'usurpers'. wiadomosci.wp.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romanowski previously sought political asylum in Hungary before his status there was revoked. www.n-tv.de · niezalezna.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] Marcin Romanowski claims to be in the Transnistria region of Moldova. wiadomosci.wp.pl · 444.hu · burbonik.pl · www.wprost.pl · www.n-tv.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] Romanowski submitted a formal request for a 'safe conduct' (list żelazny) to appear before the court at liberty. www.wprost.pl · burbonik.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · www.polsatnews.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Warsaw District Court confirmed that a handwritten request from Romanowski was mailed from Tiraspol, Transnistria. niezalezna.pl · www.wprost.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romanowski stated in a letter that he possesses a legally issued passport with a different identity. wiadomosci.wp.pl · dorzeczy.pl