In recent days, the media has discussed the loud case of Karol Nawrocki and the taking over of the apartment after Mr Jerzy Ż. Has the presidential candidate actually committed fraud? Here are the most important facts and scenes of this controversial story.
How did Karol Nawrocki take Mr. Jerzy Ż's apartment?
The case began in 2008, when Karol Nawrocki began helping the older, lonely Mr. Jerzy Żwicki. Four years later Nawrocki lent him money to buy out a municipal studio in Gdańsk with a large bonus. In 2012, a preliminary sale agreement was signed and in 2017, the apartment officially transferred to Nawrocki and his wife.
Care agreement
According to the findings of journalists, the transfer of the apartment was to be in exchange for the care of Mr Jerzy Ż, which is confirmed by a hand-written statement found by the social worker. However, after the transaction was finalized, the senior went to the State Social Services House and the city services took care of him. The city of Gdańsk pays for his stay and Nawrocki does not contribute to the maintenance of the former neighbour.
Babysitter's voice and social reactions
Anna Kanigowska, the guardian of Mr Jerzy Ż, claims that she visited a senior every year and never met Nawrocki or his family. She was the one who paid the electricity bills and was the real support for Mr. George. In her opinion, the whole situation is a "normal fraud" – the senior transferred the apartment in exchange for care he never received.
The mechanism of taking over apartments – is it legal?
Mr. George's case is not isolated. In practice, the wealthier people often "help" seniors buy out a municipal apartment and then take over after a few years, bypassing the rules on the repayment of the bonus. Although formally everything happens according to the law, serious moral doubts arise – especially when the promise of care is not fulfilled.
What would Charles Nawrocki say?
Nawrocki claims that he helped Mr. Jeriego and borne the cost of living the apartment, but does not provide evidence. According to the sitter and reporters, he did not maintain contact with the senior after taking over the premises. The case caused a storm in the media and divided public opinion.
Is Charles Nawrocki a fraud?
- Mr. George's apartment went to Nawrocki in exchange for declared care.
- Senior did not receive the promised help and went to DPS.
- The social worker confirms that Nawrocki failed to fulfill his moral contract.
- The mechanism of taking over apartments is legal, but raises ethical controversy.
The case of Karol Nawrocki shows how easily gaps in the law and trust of the elderly can be exploited. Is that cheating? We leave the answer to the readers.
