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Waldemar Żurek on Zbigniew Ziobro's Departure from Hungary. An Important Announcement Was Made.

Waldemar Żurek on Zbigniew Ziobro's Departure from Hungary. An Important Announcement Was Made.

From Rzeczpospolita · (12h ago) Polish Critical tone

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Former Polish Minister of Justice, Zbigniew Ziobro, has reportedly left Hungary and traveled to the United States.
  • His departure is under scrutiny, with questions raised about the documents used for travel, as his passports were allegedly invalidated.
  • Polish authorities are investigating Ziobro's movements and potential assistance in evading justice, as he faces 26 charges related to alleged crimes within the Justice Fund.

The dramatic flight of former Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro from Hungary to the United States has sent shockwaves through Poland's political and legal circles. Reports indicate Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary under Viktor Orbán's government, has departed for the US, sparking intense speculation and official investigation.

We have to wait and see if this will be a trip to the United States, or if the USA will be a transit point. We know he appeared at an airport in the United States, but we don't know if he is there permanently.

— Waldemar ŻurekConfirming Ziobro's departure from Hungary and expressing uncertainty about his final destination.

Waldemar Żurek, a minister in the current Polish government, confirmed Ziobro's departure, expressing uncertainty about whether the US is a final destination or a transit point. The circumstances surrounding his travel are highly suspicious, particularly given that Ziobro's passports were reportedly invalidated. Żurek suggested Ziobro might be traveling on a 'Geneva passport,' typically issued to refugees, and vowed that Polish authorities would continue efforts to bring him before a Polish court.

As you can see, Zbigniew Ziobro was prepared to flee Hungary.

— Waldemar ŻurekCommenting on the suspect's alleged preparations for departure.

This situation is deeply concerning for those seeking accountability for alleged financial crimes linked to the Justice Fund. Ziobro faces 26 charges, including leading an organized criminal group and abusing his position. The Polish Prosecutor General's office is actively investigating claims that Ziobro may have used a journalist visa, possibly in cooperation with TV Republika, to facilitate his escape. The Polish government emphasizes that aiding Ziobro in evading justice could constitute a criminal offense, signaling a determined effort to pursue legal action despite his international movements.

We never saw any documents. We waited for a change of minister, but as you can see, Zbigniew Ziobro was prepared to flee Hungary.

— Waldemar ŻurekExpressing suspicion about the travel documents used by Ziobro.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.