Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski faces embezzlement charges

Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski National Prosecutor's Office embezzlement PSL Poland

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister and PSL politician Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski has been charged with two crimes: embezzlement of entrusted funds and preventing the satisfaction of a creditor. The National Prosecutor's Office alleges that between July 2012 and February 2015, Bartoszewski misappropriated approximately 1 million GBP, 400,000 EUR, and nearly 7 million PLN entrusted to him by art expert Andrzej Ciechanowiecki and the Non Omnis Moriar Foundation.

Prosecutors claim a portion of these funds was used for personal needs, while the rest was used to purchase, renovate, and equip three apartments in Warsaw through a company owned by Bartoszewski and his wife. The properties were later sold, but the proceeds were allegedly not returned to the victim.

A second charge involves actions taken between 2012 and 2022 to hide, sell, or donate assets to prevent the satisfaction of a creditor and forestall an expected unfavorable court ruling. This included the sale of real estate and changes to the marital property regime. Bartoszewski, who waived his parliamentary immunity in October, has denied the allegations, citing potential political motives.

Entities

Andrzej Ciechanowiecki · National Prosecutor's Office · Non Omnis Moriar Foundation · Poland · Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski

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[● 3 SOURCES] The embezzled funds allegedly included 1 million GBP, 400,000 EUR, and approximately 7 million PLN. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 4 SOURCES] Bartoszewski was charged with preventing the satisfaction of a creditor. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] Bartoszewski waived his parliamentary immunity on October 6, 2026. wiadomosci.wp.pl
[● 4 SOURCES] Bartoszewski has not pleaded guilty to the charges. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Bartoszewski allegedly used part of the funds to purchase, renovate, and equip three apartments in Warsaw. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The embezzlement charge carries a potential prison sentence of one to 10 years. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Bartoszewski's wife also faces similar charges. wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 4 SOURCES] Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski was charged with embezzling entrusted funds. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Bartoszewski allegedly used some funds for personal needs and some to buy, renovate, and equip three apartments in Warsaw. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The allegedly embezzled funds include 1 million GBP, 400,000 EUR, and approximately 7 million PLN. dorzeczy.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Bartoszewski's wife was also presented with similar charges. wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The funds were entrusted to Bartoszewski by Andrzej Ciechanowiecki and the Non Omnis Moriar Foundation. wiadomosci.wp.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl