Police from Jaworzna Stop 22-year-old alleged "war refugee" from Ukraine suspected of participating in an investment fraud. According to forensics, the man was caught red-handed while collecting money from a female who had previously been the victim of fraudsters impersonating investment advisors. The victim lost over 150 1000 zlotys.
The Ukrainian was stopped in the act. Police findings indicate that the female was persuaded to invest in alleged advanced profits. The frauds contacted her by telephone and online, convincing her to transfer further funds. Eventually, the officers carried out operations that led to the arrest of the fishy during the receipt of the cash.
The issue falls within the wider problem of investment fraud, which in fresh years is among the most common forms of financial crime. Criminals usage social media, online advertising and false investment platforms, promising fast and advanced profits. In fact, funds passed on by victims go to organized criminal groups.
According to available data, in 2024 police detained Ukrainian citizens 9753 times in connection with various crimes. The most common was driving under the influence of alcohol, theft, and fraud. In the case of fraud, 461 detentions were reported.
At the same time, the number of crimes committed by foreigners in Poland is steadily increasing. According to the data cited by the media, in 2024 foreigners committed 26,266 crimes, and in 2025 this figure increased to 28,386, which represented about 3.55% of all crimes found in Poland. Among foreigners, Ukrainian citizens were the largest group of perpetrators, which is besides related to the fact that they are the largest community of foreigners in the country.
Almost 1 million citizens are presently in Poland Ukraine benefiting from temporary protection, and the full number of Ukrainians surviving in the country is estimated at about 1.5 million people.
The detention in Jaworzno is another case in fresh months erstwhile alleged "war refugees" from Ukraine were suspected of participating in investment fraud. In May, a 19-year-old Ukrainian citizen was reported to have been detained in a akin case, and in April police detained a 19-year-old Ukrainian female suspected of taking money from a victim of fraud “for investment”. It's a real plague, just like driving drunk.
Further information on abroad participation in fraud, theft or another crimes is generated by social discussions on the safety and effectiveness of the state's activities towards people coming to Poland and enjoying our naive hospitality.
Therefore, many sensible Poles are asking the question today: should people calling themselves "war refugees" so frequently appear in police communications on fraud, extortion and another crimes, or should people who have found shelter in Poland be expected to respect the law and gratitude to the host country in the first place?
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