Investigation Into Father Michał Olszewski Faces Delays And Missteps
The investigation into Father Michał Olszewski and the two clerks, Urszula Dubejko and Karolina Kucharska, has drawn out into a chaotic process marked by unclear progress and repeated setbacks. Officials had signaled that proceedings should wrap up today, and defense teams hoped to review the compiled evidence. Yet the public statements from prosecutors suggesting a swift close have not materialized. The prosecution’s handling of the case has drawn scrutiny as errors accumulate, casting doubt on the efficiency of the process.
Additionally, an episode at the unfinished Profeto center in Wilanów added to the confusion. ABW agents sent by the Public Prosecutor’s Office were unable to enter the building because the keys were not secured by the investigating team. The scene was described as almost farcical by observers, highlighting a level of disorganization that many see as symptomatic of underlying problems within the prosecutorial apparatus. Critics point to the responsibility of the prosecutors named in local commentary as the ones overseeing this contentious case.
Reports later suggested that the individuals involved, including the priest and the two clerks, would still be blocked from accessing case files that day. The long-running investigation by the National Public Prosecutor’s Office appears stalled the more days pass. Defence counsel noted a communication claiming that prosecutors needed more time to review “requests submitted during the investigation”, yet none had been filed recently by the defense, and past requests remained unexamined. The absence of any new filings combined with delays in reviewing prior inquiries raised questions about whether the process was moving forward at all.
According to statements attributed to one of Fr. Olszewski’s defenders, there was a sense that the public prosecutor’s service finally understood that earlier submissions had not been processed. As a consequence, they seemed reluctant to conclude the investigation, instead producing formal refusals that rejected the old applications. Critics asked whether a small regional prosecutor’s office could shoulder such a major, ongoing matter without falling into repeated stalemates. The questions underscored broader concerns about governance and accountability within the public prosecution system.
Debt follows debt
The scale of the team tasked with the case drew attention. Reports describe up to seven investigators and several assistants working on the matter. Despite this substantial staffing, systemic mistakes persisted. One widely cited incident involved the loss of a construction log for the Profeto center, followed by a Security Service search to recover the document. Information later circulated indicating the diary remained in the file, but the case file’s handling remained inconsistent. The investigation extended to the unfinished building used to aid crime victims, a project linked to the Profeto Foundation. ABW officers were again unable to gain access because there was no one from the prosecutor’s office who had secured the necessary keys, leaving them standing before a locked door. The moment felt almost symbolic of the ongoing mismanagement surrounding this case.
Despite these rough edges, observers remain hopeful that the process will move toward resolution. The objective for all parties is clear: the evidence must be presented in court, and the people involved should have a fair opportunity to respond. As the legal proceedings unfold, the rights of Father Michał Olszewski and the two clerks will be tested in the courtroom, with the outcome likely shaping public perception of the Public Prosecution Service’s handling of sensitive religious and clerical matters.
Citation: wPolityce.