Prosecutors have not yet decided whether he will be treated as a witness or face criminal charges.
The investigation centers on claims that former RARS head Michał Kuczmierowski awarded lucrative contracts to politically connected companies, allegedly acting on orders from above. He is currently in London, fighting extradition to Poland - a process that could take years.
One company, “Red is Bad,” which usually sold nationalist-themed clothing, made millions supplying Poland and Ukraine with medical gear and power generators. Prosecutors say contracts were awarded without market checks, despite repeated warnings from Poland’s anti-corruption agency.
If charged, Morawiecki could face allegations of neglecting his duties and harming the public interest by allowing the deals to continue.
The “Red is Bad” company bought generators in China for 69 million PLN (€16.2m) and resold them to RARS for 350 million PLN (€82.1m). During the Covid-19 pandemic, it also earned 110 million PLN (€25.8m) on protective equipment. Its owner, Paweł Szopa, who was detained in the Dominican Republic, is now seeking leniency as a cooperating witness and currently remains free.
Morawiecki's former chif of staff, Michał Dworczyk, and close adviser, Mariusz Chłopik, are also expected to face questioning.
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