Polish Deputy Justice Minister Piotr Cieplucha announced on Wednesday that he had informed the National Prosecutor’s Office about the potential for prohibited pedophilic acts by certain YouTubers and other celebrities tied to the internet creator community. The development sparked public outrage, drawing reactions from Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki as well.
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– The Deputy Minister of Justice responds to the Pandora Gate matter. He notified the National Public Prosecutor’s Office. He stated, “There could be a conspiracy of silence surrounding this issue.”
– The Prime Minister addresses internet-related concerns. He emphasized protection for children and asserted that pedophilia or tolerating harmful behavior would not be condoned.
Swift action by Deputy Minister Cieplucha
The briefing, delivered on Wednesday, frames the affair as a fallout from a controversy sparked by a prominent online creator and director Sylwester Wardęga. Wardęga released a video examining possible pedophile contacts between well-known Polish online figures and minors, which set off further scrutiny.
During the press conference in Łódź, Cieplucha explained that he had submitted a report to the National Public Prosecutor’s Office concerning the possibility of prohibited pedophilic acts. He indicated that the inquiry might involve the YouTuber known as “Stuu” and urged prosecutors to verify whether additional instances of prohibited conduct occurred. He noted that Wardęga’s material suggests there could be more such cases.
Protecting children in the public discourse
Cieplucha’s comments were echoed on social media, with supportive remarks from public figures who emphasized safeguarding minors. A notable post on X praised the deputy minister’s prompt action and urged continued vigilance against exploitation online.
“The Deputy Minister of Justice has informed the National Public Prosecutor’s Office about the possibility of pedophile crimes being committed by high-profile creators on YouTube. Appreciation for a quick response. Let’s protect our children from exploitation linked to Pandora Gate.”
READ MORE: Reactions to the Pandora Gate controversy continued, with phrases that underscored the shock and urgency of addressing online exploitation and a call for transparency in investigations.
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Source: wPolityce