Poland says it expects US to extradite ex-minister who fled from Hungary
Trump reportedly involved in securing visa for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Warsaw on criminal charges
TL;DR
- Poland is seeking the extradition of former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro from the United States.
- Ziobro allegedly fled to the US from Hungary, where he was granted asylum.
- Polish prosecutors want to try Ziobro on charges of abuse of power and leading a criminal group, with potential prison time up to 25 years.
- Ziobro denies the charges and claims he is facing a political vendetta.
- Poland is requesting an explanation from the US and Hungary regarding the legal basis for Ziobro's departure from Hungary and entry into the US.
- Reports suggest Donald Trump may have been involved in securing Ziobro a US visa, overriding objections.
- Hungary's new leadership had previously stated they would no longer harbor internationally wanted criminals.
- Another former official, Marcin Romanowski, is also wanted in Poland on corruption charges.