Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Ex-Polish Official Fights Extradition on Corruption Charges
A former Polish official named Michal Kuczmierowski is in a UK court.
He's fighting to stay in the UK and avoid being sent back to Poland.
Poland wants to prosecute him for corruption related to contracts for power generators.
The contracts were worth a lot of money.
Kuczmierowski was once the head of a government agency.
His lawyers say the charges are political.
They believe he won't get a fair trial in Poland under the new government, which is trying to hold officials accountable.
The hearing will decide if he will be sent back to Poland.
Michal Kuczmierowski is fighting extradition from the UK.
He faces corruption charges in Poland related to power generator contracts.
The contracts were worth over 321 million Polish zloty ($88.7 million).
Kuczmierowski's lawyers argue the prosecution is politically motivated.
The hearing is ongoing, with a decision on extradition expected later.
- Who
- Michal Kuczmierowski, a former Polish government official.
- What
- Is fighting extradition from the UK to face corruption charges.
- When
- The hearing began on Monday and is expected to conclude on Thursday.
- Where
- London, UK.
- Why
- Facing corruption charges related to contracts for power generators to Ukraine.
Accusations of Political Motivation
Polish Authorities' Position
Fair Trial
Accusations of Political Motivation
Kuczmierowski's lawyers claim he won't get a fair trial in Poland due to political motivations and the current government's focus on holding officials from the previous administration accountable.
Polish Authorities' Position
Polish authorities argue the Tusk administration’s commitment means there is no systemic risk to a defendant’s right to a fair trial, despite acknowledging the election of a PiS-supported president could impact the rule of law.
- Defendant
- Michal Kuczmierowski
- Former Role
- Head of Poland’s Government Strategic Reserves Agency (RARS)
- Charges
- Corruption related to power generator contracts for Ukraine
- Contract Value
- Over 321 million Polish zloty ($88.7 million)
- Location of Hearing
- London, UK
- Extradition Decision
- Expected at a later date