Ukrainian Gangsters Allegedly Worked for Polish Services: Inside the Rysicz Brothers' Scandal
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukrainian criminals allegedly cooperated with Polish services for years.
- The brothers ran escort agencies where politicians and businessmen were reportedly filmed.
- In exchange for information, Polish authorities allegedly tolerated their prostitution activities.
Two Ukrainian brothers, identified as the Rysicz brothers, allegedly operated a network of escort agencies in Poland while simultaneously cooperating with Polish intelligence services, according to a report by Rzeczpospolita. The agencies were reportedly used to film prominent politicians and businessmen, suggesting a sophisticated operation involving blackmail and espionage.
For years, the brothers are said to have provided information to Polish services. In return, the state allegedly turned a blind eye to their activities, which included organizing prostitution. This alleged arrangement raises serious questions about the oversight and ethical boundaries of Polish intelligence operations.
The Rysicz brothers' alleged involvement with both criminal enterprises and state security services points to a complex and potentially corrupt system. The report suggests a quid pro quo where illicit activities were tolerated in exchange for intelligence, highlighting a significant scandal within the Polish security apparatus.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.