In Poland, a Polish-Ukrainian organized crime group involved in the illegal legalization of foreigners was uncovered

In Poland, a Polish-Ukrainian organized crime group involved in the illegal legalization of foreigners was uncovered

A Polish-Ukrainian organized crime group was involved in the illegal legalization of foreigners’ stay in Poland using forged documents.

Among the group’s "clients" were citizens of Nepal, India, Georgia, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Morocco. The criminals fabricated fake employment contracts, rental agreements, and other necessary documents for submission to voivodeship offices. The cost of services was several hundred zlotys per person.

According to the prosecutor’s office, this way about 40 people had their stay "legalized." In December 2024, the cases of 11 suspects were submitted to court, including the organizer of the group — a Ukrainian citizen who is also charged with threatening a witness. The investigation is ongoing, but the fate of the foreigners who used the fake documents remains uncertain — they will likely have to undergo the legalization process again.