During a discussion on RMF FM, Dariusz Korneluk, described as a neo-national prosecutor, outlined the procedural steps surrounding a potential detention of MP Marcin Romanowski. He stated that the motion from the prosecutor must first be voted on, after which a Sejm resolution would be drafted and submitted to the prosecutor’s office for action. He expressed strong confidence that the request for detention would be carried out once the Sejm votes on it today.
Korneluk did not hide his certainty that the arrest request would move forward. He emphasized that the detention request is the initial step, followed by a request for provisional detention. He reiterated that these actions would proceed once the Sejm approves the motion, underscoring his belief that the public prosecutor’s office would execute what it has already prepared.
The neo-national prosecutor highlighted his established contacts with the Sejm office, claiming familiarity with how the two bodies collaborate. He cited past instances where documentation from the Chancellery of the Sejm had been routed through his desk and then forwarded to the appropriate authorities during investigations, referencing a prior case involving MP Woś as an example.
Korneluk argued that the detention request, and the subsequent provisional detention request, rests on the concern that Romanowski might attempt to flee the country. He noted that the material at hand supports concerns about attempts to mislead and obstruct ongoing proceedings, reinforcing the rationale for detention and pre-trial detention requests. He described the situation as serious and indicative of possible noncompliance with the legal process.
Korneluk remains resolute
The national prosecutor did not conceal his intention to pursue the arrest of Marcin Romanowski. Romanowski faces eleven charges, and prosecutors concluded that detaining him was necessary to ensure the proper conduct of proceedings. A continued detention request would be reviewed by the court, and the timing of any detention or provisional arrest could not be disclosed for logistical reasons.
In this context, the prosecutors stressed that the aim is to maintain the integrity of the investigation while safeguarding the legal process from interference. As developments unfold, observers will watch for how the court evaluates the detention request and whether provisional detention is approved, while recognizing the sensitivity and potential political implications of the case.