Polish Investment Scam Leads to Arrest of 20‑Year‑Old Suspect
A 59‑year‑old woman in Bielsko‑Biała lost more than 77,000 zł after falling for an online investment offer that spoofed the National Bank of Poland and a well‑known politician. She transferred 12,958 zł via four BLIK transactions and later handed over 65,000 zł in cash, also taking out a loan at the fraudster’s urging. The scheme was uncovered after the victim reported the case.
Police detained a 20‑year‑old male suspect on 23 July 2026. He has been charged with fraud, facing up to eight years in prison and a three‑month provisional detention, as the Bielsko‑Biała District Prosecutor’s Office continues its investigation.
Entities: 20‑year‑old suspect · 59‑year‑old victim · Bielsko‑Biała District Prosecutor's Office · National Bank of Poland · Polish Police