Ex-CBA Officer Linked to Founder of Collapsed Zondacrypto Exchange, Media Reports

Artur Chodziński, once a trusted and influential officer within Poland's Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA), reportedly worked for Przemysław Kral, the head of the now-defunct Zondacrypto cryptocurrency exchange. The revelations come from a joint investigation by Onet.pl and TVN24.pl.

Chodziński's career in the CBA began in 2006. He was considered one of Mariusz Kamiński's most trusted men in the Wrocław delegation and worked on significant cases, including the "eavesdropping affair" that contributed to the fall of a previous government. However, he was dismissed in 2015 by then-CBA head Paweł Wojtunika for allegedly leaking service materials to journalists associated with the Law and Justice (PiS) party.

Following the PiS party's return to power, Chodziński was reinstated and became a trusted officer under Ernest Bejda, then head of the CBA. In late 2024, he co-founded the Frontline Foundation with former special service officials, including Maciej Materka and Norbert Loba. However, a dispute reportedly erupted within the foundation, leading to Chodziński's departure.

Journalists report that this conflict stemmed from Chodziński's alleged business activities, specifically his work for Zondacrypto's founder, Przemysław Kral, from whom he reportedly received substantial payments. While Chodziński declined to speak directly with reporters, he denied working for Kral or Zondacrypto, stating he left the foundation's board because he wished to earn money from foundation activities, which its statute does not permit. However, correspondence obtained by journalists suggests Chodziński admitted to working for Kral for several months, though not for Zonda or on cryptocurrency matters.