Developer Wojciech Kurowski sought by police in Kraków
Wojciech Kurowski, founder of Optima Development Poland, has been added to the database of wanted persons. The prosecutor's office accuses him of fraud and actions damaging the company and its creditors.
Search for well-known developer
Wojciech Kurowski, founder and long-time chairman of Optima Development Poland, is being sought by police — according to the official database of wanted persons. According to money.pl, the case is being handled by Police Precinct I in Kraków. The 70-year-old is wanted under Article 286 of the Penal Code, the violation of which carries a sentence of between six months and eight years imprisonment.
The prosecutor's office accuses the businessman of actions damaging the company and its creditors. Kurowski has denied the charges brought against him. Police have not disclosed details of the case or whether the search is connected to Optima's activities and its hotel investments.
Problems with the Zakopane project
Optima Development Poland was planning to build several condhotels in Zakopane. Ultimately, only Rezydencja Gubałówka was constructed. The company's liabilities were estimated at no less than 57.8 million złoty. In May 2024, the company's bankruptcy was announced, with Alerion serving as the receiver.
Criminal proceedings concerning the company's activities began in February 2026 — as reported by "Puls Biznesu". The prosecutor's office accused Kurowski of actions damaging the company and its creditors in connection with a transaction concerning Optima's major investments in Zakopane.
Source: Google News PL — Crime (pl)