The Warsaw Prosecutor’s Office has opened a formal inquiry into a case alleging significant material damage to TVP SA during 2018–2024 by individuals involved in property matters. A former director of Belsat Television, Agnieszka Romaszewska-Guzy, reacted to the development, asserting that this situation represents a political vendetta and a continuation of the turmoil seen at TVP in recent months. She described the development as a political persecution and a continuation of a disruptive pattern that has affected TVP, expressing concern about how such actions are used to pressure critics.
In a press release, the neo-TVP faction stated that after TVP SA, which is currently in liquidation, filed a report on July 8, 2024, the Warsaw District Prosecutor’s Office opened an inquiry into suspected wrongdoing, specifically the alleged large-scale damage to TVP SA from 2018 to 2024 by those involved in property matters. The release attributed to neo-TVP claimed that the company could have sustained losses of around PLN 7 million through contracts for IT services and the issuance of false VAT invoices totaling about PLN 5 million for IT services that were not actually delivered, aimed at securing financial gains. [Citation: wPolityce]
Management of Belsat Television
Following the July 8 report, Telewizja Polska confirmed to the press agency that the individuals under investigation included former Belsat Television management. Agnieszka Romaszewska-Guzy publicly contested TVP authorities’ claims that the station she led had suffered embezzlement and that fictitious invoices had been issued for IT services. [Citation: wPolityce]
Romaszewska-Guzy also commented on the prosecutor’s office decision to scrutinize the X platform, noting that the inquiry continues while the public discourse keeps placing her name in TVP communications. She described the unfolding events as a grim circus and expressed that the current situation places her at the center of political contention. She stated that this is not merely a personal matter but part of a broader pattern where political issues are framed as criminal disputes and where critics are targeted in public opinion. [Citation: wPolityce]
Her statement underscored a belief that attempts are underway in Poland to criminalize political differences and to smear opponents. She emphasized that her views have long been at odds with the government, and while not aligned with any single party, she rejects the idea of a democracy that resembles the behavior of despotic regimes elsewhere. She pledged to oppose what she described as such tendencies and to resist changes that could erode democratic norms. [Citation: wPolityce]
— statement by Romaszewska continues to be cited in media roundups as the situation develops. [Citation: wPolityce]
RELATED REACTIONS AND COVERS:
— Neo-TVP’s criticisms of former Belsat management and Romaszewska’s call to stop slander against her and colleagues
— Allegations from TVP’s liquidator regarding the dismissed Belsat leadership and Romaszewska’s response
— A report about the head of Belsat being removed from TVP and Romaszewska’s claim that she was targeted and treated like a criminal
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Source: wPolityce