# Unlawful detention of Slovak woman in Warsaw

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unlawful-detention-of-slovak-woman-in-warsaw
> Updated: 2026-09-30T12:11:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Polish police in Warsaw rescued a 23-year-old Slovak woman who had been held against her will for more than a week. The woman was located in a hotel in the Wawer district after her mother contacted Slovak authorities regarding concerns that her daughter was being detained by several men.

Investigations indicate the woman had traveled from Slovakia intending to find work in Ukraine. After an initial job opportunity failed, she was allegedly offered a different position involving transit through Poland. During this period, she was reportedly forced to work in a fraudulent call center, had her travel documents confiscated, and faced threats of physical violence.

Authorities detained five individuals: three Slovak citizens and two Ukrainian citizens. Following a prosecutor’s request, two of the Slovak nationals and both Ukrainian nationals have been charged with deprivation of liberty and placed in three-month investigative detention.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Warsaw police rescue Slovak woman held against her will

Polish police rescued a 23-year-old Slovak woman held against her will in Warsaw. Five men, including Slovaks and Ukrainians, face charges for unlawful detention and forced labor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-police-rescue-slovak-woman-held-against-her-will

### 2026-09-27: Warsaw police investigate fatal stabbing of Slovak woman by partner

A 26-year-old Slovak woman died in Warsaw after being fatally attacked with a sharp object by her 22-year-old partner, who is now in custody.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-police-investigate-fatal-stabbing-of-slovak-woman-by-partner

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