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Polish Prosecutor Accused of Ties to Former secret Police, Suspension Extended Amid Coup Inquiry
Warsaw, Poland – Michał Ostrowski, Deputy prosecutor General, has had his suspension extended until January, amidst accusations that a key figure involved in the decision to suspend him was an operational contact for the SB, the secret police force of the former communist regime.The accusations come from the “Ad vocem” Association, supported by documentation from the Institute of National Remembrance (IPN).
Ostrowski, who initiated an investigation into allegations of a “coup d’état” attempt, claims the decision to extend his suspension is a deliberate attempt to intimidate other prosecutors. He alleges that Tomasz Lejman, the prosecutor who extended his suspension, was registered as an SB operational contact in 1988, according to IPN records. Lejman was appointed to his current position by Prosecutor General Adam Bodnar without the required approval from the National Prosecutor. he was also later elected to the Disciplinary Court at the General Prosecutor’s Office.According to “Ad Vocem”, Lejman’s involvement in extending Ostrowski’s suspension raises serious questions about the impartiality of the proceedings, especially given ostrowski’s investigation into the alleged coup attempt. Ostrowski stated, “If someone was an SB operational contact… it should really be a bit more restrained in their lives when it comes to such actions, towards other people, including me.”
The Deputy Prosecutor General believes his suspension is a warning to other prosecutors, suggesting that anyone investigating sensitive cases could face similar repercussions. He emphasized that his 30 years of experience are being disregarded and that the investigation he initiated is continuing despite his removal.
The case highlights growing tensions within the Polish Prosecutor’s Office and raises concerns about the influence of individuals with ties to the former communist regime in the current legal system.
