Investigation on an "unprecedented scale". New information regarding the Ostrołęka power plant

The Regional Prosecutor's Office in Białystok has charged 25 individuals in a case of mismanagement related to the failed construction of a coal block at the Ostrołęka power plant, with estimated losses exceeding one billion PLN. The investigation, initiated in 2022, focuses on failures in duty during the project's planning and execution from 2018 to 2019. No arrests have been made, and none of the suspects have admitted guilt, although some provided explanations. The operation involved the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau and took place across 30 locations in 11 provinces. Prosecutors emphasized the scale of the investigation, describing it as unprecedented and highlighting the need for accountability regarding the investment.