An investigative committee will be formed at the earliest opportunity to clarify claims about the alleged use of operational control against opposition representatives, a matter raised by Paweł Wojtunik, the former head of the Central Bureau of Investigation. Piotr Zgorzelski of PSL, deputy speaker of the Sejm, stated on TVN24 on Sunday that the investigation would proceed and be taken seriously.
On Saturday evening, Wojtunik told TVN24 that information had come from multiple sources about a meeting at the CBA Training and Conference Center in Lucień, Mazovia, where it was purported that decisions were made to deploy extensive operational control against opposition figures. He alleged that the wiretap could last five days, a duration that, under current law, could occur without a court order, provided the attorney general consents.
Wojtunik directed questions on TVN24 to the Coordinator of Special Services and to Mariusz Kamiński, the minister coordinating internal security, asking whether the then-existing decisions, instructions and recommendations were especially aimed at the Third Way party. He also inquired whether the minister in charge of the services or his deputy would participate in such a meeting.
When asked on Sunday whether he had knowledge of any eavesdropping, Zgorzelski replied that there was suspicion of such activities possibly taking place in his own district. He noted that secret services often follow repeating patterns: if opposition was tapped in 2019, why might it not occur in 2023?
Asked about his own awareness of the surveillance, Zgorzelski said he did not have direct knowledge but believed Wojtunik’s statements because the latter is regarded as a serious person who would not make such claims without credible information from the agencies he led. He added that he relies on what Wojtunik has reported from the services in which he previously held leadership roles.
The PSL politician also addressed deputy head of funds and regional policy, Marcin Horała, who was present in the studio. He warned that the confidence of the audience would drop once an investigative committee is appointed to examine the matter, insisting that the truth would emerge and that his own position would be vindicated.
An interview with PAP on Saturday featured Stanisław Żaryn, the Deputy Minister coordinating Special Services, who criticized Wojtunik for using media appearances to spread accusations against the intelligence services. In Żaryn’s view, the claims were unfounded and served to mislead the public.
Wojtunik has been accused of spreading rumors about surveillance during an election period, an allegation that drew pushback from officials who argued that the secret services operate within the law and adhere to established procedures.
Żaryn asserted that the secret services function legally and in accordance with regulations, while stressing that disseminating false information harms national security and inflames public sentiment. He described the behavior as reprehensible and undignified, arguing that it undermines social stability.
The exchange continued with calls for accountability, as officials emphasized the need to verify facts through proper inquiries rather than unverified public statements. The debate highlighted tensions between security agencies, opposition groups, and political figures over jurisdiction, oversight, and the handling of sensitive information.
These developments come amid broader concerns about how information about intelligence activities is communicated to the public and the potential impact on political processes. The government and opposition alike have urged careful oversight to maintain trust in state institutions while ensuring that any misconduct, if proven, is addressed swiftly and transparently.
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Source: wPolityce