The Deputy Speaker of the Sejm reveals. Resignation of Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski on the prime minister's desk

On Tuesday, a prosecutor from the Masovian branch of the National Prosecutor's Office presented Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski - PSL MP and deputy head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - with charges regarding, among others, misappropriation of entrusted funds.

Zgorzelski, asked on Friday on TVN 24 whether Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski was leaving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replied that "probably yes, but everything is in the hands of the Prime Minister." When asked whether Bartoszewski's resignation was already on the prime minister's desk, he confirmed. Yes, it is - said the deputy marshal.

Prosecutor's charges against Bartoszewski

The prosecutor's office accuses Bartoszewski of misappropriating property that Andrzej Ciechanowiecki and the Non Omnis Moriar Foundation entrusted him with for management.

The allegations regarding misappropriation of funds cover the period from July 9, 2012 to February 20, 2015. In total, they concern the amount of 1 million British pounds, 405 thousand euro and over PLN 6.6 million.

The second charge concerns - as submitted - the prevention and reduction of the creditor's satisfaction by taking a number of actions in the period from July 16, 2012 to March 9, 2022, consisting in hiding, selling and donating assets.

Bartoszewski, a PSL MP, has been deputy minister of foreign affairs since December 2023.

Bartoszewski does not admit it

Referring to the charges brought against him on Tuesday, he stated that he did not admit to committing the acts he was accused of. He announced that he would defend the truth and his good name in every instance, "as long as necessary."