Dariusz Matecki, a PiS MP, left his arrest in Radom today after the family paid half a million PLN of bail. The case raises great emotions and numerous questions about the further conduct of the investigation and the restrictions imposed on politics.
The Feelings of Getting Free
The District Court in Warsaw decided that Dariusz Matecki may leave the detention facility subject to the payment of 500 thousand PLN of the property guarantee. This amount was collected by the Member's family and the formalities were completed on Friday afternoon. After the transfer was booked by the National Prosecutor's Office, Matecki left the Investigative Arrest in Radom a few minutes after 5:00 p.m.
What were the formalities?
- The bail was paid by the mother of the MP.
- After signing the necessary documents, the prosecutor issued a release order.
- Before the detention, supporters of Matecki and PiS MPs gathered, showing support to the politician.
Restrictions upon release from custody
Getting out doesn't mean full freedom. The court and the prosecution imposed a number of preventive measures on Dariusz Matecki:
- Duty of police supervision – once a week must report to the police station.
- No contact with certain persons.
- No leaving the country and no passport.
These restrictions are intended to secure the continuation of the investigation and prevent possible obstruction of conduct.
Matecki's case – background and reactions
Dariusz Matecki was detained by the ABW in March in connection with allegations of irregularities in the Justice Fund and the State Forests. The politician himself emphasizes that there is nothing to be accused of and considers detention as an attempt to exert political pressure.
Statement by Matecki on his way out
After leaving detention, Matecki said:
"The main purpose of my stay here was a mining detention to make me say something bad about Zbigniew Ziobra... Minister Ziobro is my political authority."
What's next?
Although Dariusz Matecki regained his freedom, the case is not over. The Prosecutor's Office has applied for an extension of provisional detention to be investigated at the end of April. Before a Member a difficult time – he will have to put himself on the police force, obey the prohibitions and wait for further decisions of the court.
Key facts in brief
- Dariusz Matecki went free after the deposit of PLN 500 thousand.
- It is subject to strict preventive measures.
- The case is very emotional and is widely commented on in the media.
Matecki's release is only the beginning of the next stage of this noisy case. Policy and investigation will be kept up to date.
