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Polish suspect in financial fraud arrested in Dominican Republic

13.01.2026 14:30
A Polish man suspected of financial fraud has been arrested in the Dominican Republic following cooperation between Polish and international law enforcement agencies, officials said on Tuesday.
Officers with Polands Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA)
Officers with Poland's Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA)Image: cba.gov.pl

Poland’s Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) said the arrest was carried out with the assistance of Interpol and Dominican police.

The suspect is believed to have been a member of an organised criminal group involved in fiscal fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, public broadcaster Polish Radio's IAR news agency reported.

Authorities said the man had been hiding in the Caribbean country for about a year and was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, which alerts law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest wanted individuals.

Polish officials described the apprehension as significant because Poland does not have an extradition treaty with the Dominican Republic.

In a statement, the CBA said the suspect’s deportation would demonstrate that the Dominican Republic "is no longer a safe haven for criminals who believe the absence of international agreements will allow them to evade justice."

(pm/gs)

Source: IAR