Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Poland Seeks Extradition of Former Justice Minister
Poland has asked the United States to send back Zbigniew Ziobro, a former minister, to face charges.
He is accused of using money meant for crime victims in a wrong way.
Ziobro says he is innocent and believes the charges are because of politics.
He was given protection in Hungary but left for the U.S. when Hungary's new leader wanted to take away his protection.
The U.S. helped him get a visa.
Poland wants him back to face justice.
Poland has requested the extradition of former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro from the U.S.
Ziobro faces 26 charges related to alleged misuse of funds from a crime victims’ fund.
Ziobro denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.
Ziobro was granted asylum in Hungary but fled to the U.S. on May 9.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau facilitated a visa for Ziobro.
- Who
- Zbigniew Ziobro, former Justice Minister of Poland
- What
- Poland has requested the extradition of Zbigniew Ziobro from the U.S. to face 26 charges related to alleged misuse of funds.
- When
- The extradition request was made on July 27.
- Where
- The request was transmitted through diplomatic channels to the U.S.
- Why
- Ziobro is accused of misusing money from a crime victims’ fund for political purposes.
Poland's Prosecution
Ziobro's Defense
Extradition Request
Poland's Prosecution
Poland has formally requested the extradition of Zbigniew Ziobro from the U.S. to face 26 charges related to alleged misuse of funds.
Ziobro's Defense
Ziobro denies any wrongdoing and claims the charges are part of a politically motivated campaign by Poland’s pro-EU ruling coalition.
- Individual Involved
- Zbigniew Ziobro
- Charges
- 26 charges related to alleged misuse of money from a crime victims’ fund
- Current Location
- United States
- Asylum Status
- Granted asylum in Hungary by the previous nationalist government
- Date of Extradition Request
- July 27
- Date of Flight to U.S.
- May 9
- U.S. Official Involved
- Christopher Landau
- Hungary's New Prime Minister
- Peter Magyar