Bishop in Olsztyn suspected of appropriating Caritas flat. Prosecutor investigates case

The prosecutor's office in Olsztyn is conducting proceedings concerning an auxiliary bishop who allegedly improperly took over a flat belonging to diocesan Caritas.

Bishop in Olsztyn suspected of appropriating Caritas flat. Prosecutor investigates case

Bishop in Olsztyn suspected of appropriating Caritas flat. Prosecutor investigates case

The Warmian-Masurian prosecutor's office is conducting proceedings concerning an auxiliary bishop of the Olsztyn diocese. The report concerns irregularities in the transfer of a flat belonging to diocesan Caritas.

According to the WP Wiadomości portal, a report of a possible criminal offence was submitted to law enforcement authorities. Investigators are checking whether there was embezzlement of church community property.

According to journalists' findings, the flat was allegedly transferred to the bishop in a manner raising legal concerns. Available information so far indicates irregularities in the procedure.

The prosecutor's office does not disclose details of the ongoing investigation. Due to the early stage of proceedings, it also does not comment on whether any precautionary measures have been applied against the clergyman.

The case concerns a property that originally belonged to the diocesan branch of Caritas. This organisation carries out charitable activities in the Olsztyn diocese.

Source: WP Wiadomości

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