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Zondacrypto scandal sparks political crisis and calls for inquiry in Poland
The Zondacrypto cryptocurrency exchange scandal has escalated into a major political crisis in Poland. The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Katowice is investigating suspected deception regarding the purchase and storage of digital assets, with losses estimated at least 2.4 billion PLN affecting over 1,000 citizens.
Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has called for a parliamentary commission of inquiry to examine state actions since 2019. He alleged that intelligence services were aware of the exchange's fraudulent mechanisms as early as late summer 2025 but failed to warn the public.
Within the Law and Justice (PiS) party, Jarosław Kaczyński has announced an internal investigation following reports of MP Michał Moskal's meeting with Zondacrypto head Przemysław Kral in Ibiza. While Moskal denied any wrongdoing or receipt of funds, PiS leaders have criticized the encounter. Kaczyński has proposed an alternative solution: a Public Trust Commission composed of 15 experts rather than politicians to ensure a non-partisan investigation.
Entities
Donald Tusk · Jarosław Kaczyński · Katowice Regional Prosecutor's Office · Mateusz Morawiecki · Michał Moskal · PiS · Polish Olympic Committee · Przemysław Kral · Zondacrypto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zondacrypto operated in Poland for years and sponsored the Polish Olympic Committee. biznesalert.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called for a full investigation into the Zondacrypto affair. www.rmf24.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · cryps.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Katowice has launched an investigation into suspected deception regarding the purchase and storage of cryptocurrencies. biznesalert.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 1,000 people have been affected by the Zondacrypto scandal. biznesalert.pl · razydzisiaj.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Losses resulting from the Zondacrypto affair are estimated at at least 2.4 billion PLN. biznesalert.pl · forexclub.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] Morawiecki submitted a resolution to establish a commission of inquiry to examine state actions regarding the matter since 2019. www.rmf24.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · cryps.pl
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Rozwój Plus parliamentary club intends to submit a resolution to the Sejm to establish a commission of inquiry regarding the Zondacrypto affair. razydzisiaj.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · www.rmf24.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The collapse of the Zondacrypto exchange resulted in losses for several thousand Polish citizens. razydzisiaj.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jarosław Kaczyński announced an internal investigation into PiS politicians' contacts with the crypto industry following reports of a meeting in Ibiza. cryps.pl · wiadomosci.dziennik.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The exchange owner indicated a lack of access since 2022 to a cold wallet containing approximately 4,500 bitcoin. dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl
- [● 7 SOURCES] Morawiecki suggested that intelligence services knew about Zondacrypto's fraudulent mechanisms as early as late summer 2025 but failed to warn citizens. cryps.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl · polityka.co.pl · www.rmf24.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] MP Michał Moskal denied receiving any funds from Zondacrypto and described his meeting with Przemysław Kral as a routine business encounter. wiadomosci.dziennik.pl