- 3d ago
Poland readies extradition request for former justice minister hiding in US over Justice Fund scandal
A nearly 300-page extradition request has been prepared by Polish prosecutors and will be sent to the United States within a week, aiming to bring former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro back to face 26 charges linked to the Justice Fund.
- Jul 2
Hungary revokes refugee status for Polish ex-justice minister Ziobro and aide, clearing path for US extradition
Budapest has revoked refugee status for former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, his wife, and ex-deputy Marcin Romanowski, raising the prospect of a U.S. extradition battle.
- Jul 1
Warsaw court upholds arrest warrant for Zbigniew Ziobro, extradition from US to follow
The Warsaw District Court on July 1 upheld the pre-trial detention order for former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges in the Justice Fund scandal and is currently in the United States. The ruling clears the way for Poland to request his extradition.
- May 28
Polish court fast-tracks Ziobro arrest hearing; Justice Minister to ask U.S. immigration for intervention
The Warsaw District Court abruptly rescheduled a hearing on the arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to July 1, while current minister Waldemar Żurek vowed to ask U.S. immigration authorities to review Ziobro's entry.
- May 27
Polish Services Close in on Former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, Believed to Be Hiding in the Balkans
Polish services are reportedly on the verge of capturing fugitive MP Marcin Romanowski, who is believed to be hiding in the Balkans after fleeing corruption charges related to the Justice Fund scandal.
