Extraordinary session
The Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) has detained Adam C., who served as deputy mayor of the Praga-Południe district, during an operation in Warsaw. The CBA confirmed that the arrest is part of an ongoing corruption investigation and the deputy mayor has been transported to the Warsaw-Praga District Prosecutor’s Office for charging proceedings.
Officials from the CBA pressed that the case involves multiple suspects and that the investigation is active. The Praga-Południe district spokesperson confirmed the detention and noted the office’s cooperation with prosecutors during this process.
In addition to Adam C., authorities detained Jacek G., the head of the architecture and construction department within the Praga-Południe district office. In total, four individuals have been detained. Two of them are district officials, including the deputy mayor and the head of the architecture and construction department, while the other two are entrepreneurs. The charges relate to corruption offenses.
Adam C. held responsibilities in architecture and construction, as well as the management of residential and commercial properties and public procurement at the district town hall. The investigation covers activities in these areas over recent years and suggests a closer look at how public projects and tenders were handled.
Following the arrests, district councilors from the PiS party called for an extraordinary session to address the developments. They indicated that the session would involve a request for explanations from the district mayor and a review of past and present activities by the involved officials. The aim is to ensure transparency for residents ahead of next year’s municipal elections.
Council members emphasized the need for clear information about the allegations and the actions taken by the district over the years, urging residents to draw their own conclusions based on verified facts. The move reflects ongoing concern about governance and accountability in Warsaw’s local government.
The CBA stated that its officers executed official duties to support the district prosecutor’s office, reaffirming full cooperation with authorities during the investigation. The organization highlighted that the case centers on corruption crimes and will be pursued through the appropriate legal channels.
The deputy mayor’s duties included overseeing architecture and construction, managing the district’s property portfolios, and handling public tenders. As the investigation unfolds, officials and residents alike await further updates on the status of the case and any potential implications for district operations. The updates are part of a broader pattern of scrutiny of public officials in central Warsaw.
This case marks another high-profile development in Warsaw linked to concerns about local governance and integrity. The ongoing inquiries are expected to reveal more details about the scope of the activities under review and the individuals involved. Community members are advised to monitor official releases for accurate information as the process continues, with authorities underscoring their commitment to due process and transparency.
Notes: The exchanges and statements referenced above reflect official communications and contemporaneous media coverage surrounding the arrests. For further context, see subsequent reporting from the local press and national outlets. [citation: wPolityce]