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Polish MP Marcin Romanowski fugitive case

Overview

In late July 2026, former Polish justice minister Adam Bodnar suggested that fugitive PiS deputy Marcin Romanowski might be concealed in an Opus Dei monastery in Serbia to evade a European Arrest Warrant. Opus Dei denied these claims, stating Romanowski does not reside in its center. By August 10, 2026, Polish Special Services Coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak described Romanowski as being in a ‘dramatically difficult situation,’ noting that his Hungarian documents had been revoked and he was unable to use payment cards or phones while living abroad. On that same day, the Polish National Prosecutor's Office rejected a request from defense lawyers to lift Romanowski’s temporary arrest, citing the risk of evidence tampering and his 18-month evasion of law enforcement. Defense attorney Bartosz Lewandowski called the decision predictable and announced plans to appeal. On August 12, 2026, new information emerged suggesting Romanowski has been located in Tiraspol, the capital of the breakaway Transnistrian region of Moldova. This was revealed through a handwritten application registered with the District Court in Warsaw, in which Romanowski requested a ‘safe conduct letter’ (list żelazny). In the document, he provided his Tiraspol address and expressed a willingness to appear before judicial authorities, provided he can do so from a ‘position of freedom rather than under arrest.’ Romanowski also claimed to possess a passport under a different identity to facilitate travel outside the European Union. By mid-August, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated there was a ‘99 percent certainty’ that Romanowski is in Tiraspol, citing information from regional intelligence services. However, the National Prosecutor's Office has formally opposed his request for a safe conduct letter, characterizing his claims as a ‘red herring’ and a potential bluff.

Entities

Marcin Romanowski · Transnistria · Justice Fund · Zbigniew Ziobro · Warsaw District Court

Claims

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"Intelligence services from cooperating regional countries have confirmed Romanowski's location."

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"The National Prosecutor's Office stated that current evidence does not confirm Romanowski is in Tiraspol."

Intelligence services claim to have confirmed Romanowski's location, whereas the National Prosecutor's Office states that current evidence does not confirm he is in Tiraspol.

[DISPUTED] Intelligence services from cooperating regional countries have confirmed Romanowski's location.
[DISPUTED] The National Prosecutor's Office stated that current evidence does not confirm Romanowski is in Tiraspol.
[● 20 SOURCES] Romanowski has filed a request for a 'safe conduct' (list żelazny) to allow him to appear in court without immediate arrest.
[● 19 SOURCES] The Warsaw District Court confirmed that a handwritten application from Romanowski was mailed from Tiraspol, Transnistria.
[● 11 SOURCES] Romanowski is a suspect in an investigation regarding the Justice Fund.
[● 8 SOURCES] Marcin Romanowski claims to be in the Transnistria region of Moldova.
[● 6 SOURCES] A European Arrest Warrant has been issued for Romanowski.
[● 5 SOURCES] Romanowski stated in his application that he possesses a passport under a different identity to travel outside the EU.
[● 5 SOURCES] Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Marcin Romanowski is 99 percent likely to be in Tiraspol, Transnistria.
[● 5 SOURCES] A hearing regarding Romanowski's request for a safe-conduct letter (list żelazny) is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM. www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · www.rmf24.pl · www.wprost.pl · www.donald.pl · dzienniknarodowy.pl

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Marcin Romanowski: Court rejects motion to lift European Arrest Warrant
The Warsaw District Court rejected the motion to lift Marcin Romanowski's European Arrest Warrant. A hearing on his request for a safe-conduct letter is set for September 30, 2026.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
Marcin Romanowski's location disputed by Polish prosecutors
Polish prosecutors dispute Marcin Romanowski's claim that he is in Transnistria, calling it a bluff as Moldovan authorities report no record of his entry into the country.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Marcin Romanowski flees to Transnistria amid corruption probe
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski has reportedly fled to Transnistria while facing prosecution for the suspected misuse of Justice Fund money.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Marcin Romanowski: DNA found on letter sent from Tiraspol
Polish authorities are investigating DNA evidence found on a bail request sent from Tiraspol, suggesting former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski may be linked to the document despite potential efforts'
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
Marcin Romanowski reportedly located in Transnistria
Prime Minister Donald Tusk reports that former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is likely in Tiraspol, Transnistria, amid an investigation into Justice Fund irregularities.
about 2 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
Marcin Romanowski reportedly located in Transnistria
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is reportedly in Transnistria, requesting a 'safe conduct' to face corruption charges related to the Justice Fund while avoiding arrest.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Marcin Romanowski: Prosecution rejects request to lift temporary arrest
Polish prosecutors rejected the request to lift the temporary arrest of former Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, citing his evasion of authorities and the ongoing Justice Fund investigation.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Polish MP Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts denied by Opus Dei
Polish MP Marcin Romanowski, under a Justice Fund probe, was rumored to be hidden in a monastery; Opus Dei says he is not in its centre and its location is unknown.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Marcin Romanowski may be hiding in an Opus Dei monastery in Serbia, says former justice minister
Former justice minister Adam Bodnar speculates that fugitive PiS deputy Marcin Romanowski is hiding in an Opus Dei monastery in Serbia, outside the EU and beyond the European Arrest Warrant.

Sources

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