Poland Faces Visa Scandal: Thousands of Illegal Visas Issued

A probe reveals systemic corruption in Poland's visa system under the previous government, prompting new regulations and scrutiny.

An audit revealed that over 1,800 Russians entered Poland on visas issued illegally between March 2022 and December 2023.
The Polish Supreme Audit Office found 46 types of irregularities and a corrupt mechanism influencing visa processing.
The previous government of the Law and Justice party is accused of running a cash-for-visas scheme, costing millions.
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski announced tighter visa regulations and increased scrutiny of applications.
Prosecutors have charged former deputy foreign minister Piotr Wawrzyk and nine others as investigations continue.