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Former Polish Minister Ziobro Faces 26 Criminal Charges

11/14/2025

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Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister, has had his parliamentary immunity stripped to face 26 criminal charges.
He says he will return when "the rule of law is restored" and he remains in Hungary, and the government aims to hold former officials accountable.
Prosecutors have been informed of Ziobro's location, complicating any potential arrest.
He faces charges of establishing a criminal group and misusing the Justice Fund, including Pegasus spyware.

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Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister, has had his parliamentary immunity stripped to face 26 criminal charges.
He says he will return when "the rule of law is restored" and he remains in Hungary, and the government aims to hold former officials accountable.
Prosecutors have been informed of Ziobro's location, complicating any potential arrest.
He faces charges of establishing a criminal group and misusing the Justice Fund, including Pegasus spyware.