# Investigations into Radosław Piesiewicz

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> Updated: 2026-08-26T03:30:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Radosław Piesiewicz, President of the Polish Olympic Committee and former head of the Polish Basketball Association (PZKosz), is the subject of multiple investigations and controversies regarding financial impropriety.

In August 2025, authorities conducted coordinated searches at over ten locations, including the offices of PZKosz and the Polish Olympic Committee. This action followed a probe opened by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Gdańsk into an alleged VAT fraud scheme. Investigators suspect that companies linked to PZKosz issued fictitious invoices to funnel more than 9 million PLN into Piesiewicz’s private expenses during his 2018–2024 tenure.

Further scrutiny emerged regarding a luxury Patek Philippe Calatrava watch valued at 40,000 euros. Reports suggest the timepiece was purchased by Przemysław Kral, head of Zondacrypto, in November 2025, shortly before a meeting between Kral and Piesiewicz in Monaco. While Piesiewicz maintains he purchased the watch with his own funds via cash installments, journalists have noted a lack of receipts or contracts to verify the transaction.

In August 2026, the investigation expanded as the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime detained Piesiewicz in Warsaw. This detention is linked to an ongoing probe into the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange ZondaCrypto. Allegations suggest that in exchange for the watch, luxury hotel accommodations, and trips provided by Kral, Piesiewicz offered to use his influence to resolve regulatory issues involving the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). Piesiewicz has denied these allegations. Meanwhile, officials from UOKiK and the office of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki have denied involvement. The probe is also linked to the disappearance of ZondaCrypto founder Sylwester Suszek.

## Claims

- Piesiewicz denies the bribery allegations, claiming he paid for the watch in cash and Kral only assisted with the difficult purchase. (disputed by 3 sources)
- Radosław Piesiewicz is accused of receiving a gold Patek Philippe Calatrava watch valued at 40,000 euros from ZondaCrypto owner Przemysław Kral. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek confirmed the detention of Radosław Piesiewicz as part of the ZondaCrypto investigation. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Former KSW MMA champion Aslambek S. was arrested in Warsaw by the ABW and criminal terror units. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A court ordered a three-month detention for Aslambek S. on charges of illegal possession of weapons and ammunition. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Three Russian citizens of Chechen origin, aged 21, 25, and 42, were detained during the operation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek confirmed the detention of Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The corruption allegations involve exchanging influence over the Polish Olympic Committee for gifts to resolve issues with the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Authorities seized three firearms and ammunition, two of which had filed-off serial numbers, during the raid. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Radosław Piesiewicz, Polish Olympic Committee President, detained

Polish Olympic Committee president Radosław Piesiewicz has been detained in a corruption probe involving ZondaCrypto and alleged bribery via luxury gifts.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-olympic-committee-president-detained-in-zondacrypto-corruption-probe

### 2026-08-05: Polish Sports Official Radosław Piesiewicz Targeted in Nationwide VAT Fraud Probe

Polish prosecutors and anti‑corruption agencies have raided multiple sites linked to former basketball federation chief Radosław Piesiewicz over alleged 9 million PLN VAT fraud, with charges pending in Sept 202

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-sports-official-radosaw-piesiewicz-targeted-in-nationwide-vat-fraud-probe

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