Paweu Chopa was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Friday. The owner of the clothing company “Red is Bad” is wanted on an arrest warrant, a European Arrest Warrant, and an Interpol Red Notice. The man is involved in a scandal surrounding the Strategic Reserve Agency, which has been under investigation by Polish authorities for months.
Prosecutor General Anna Adamiak, a spokeswoman for the attorney general, said on Saturday that two procedures are currently being considered for Chopa's return.
– The first is handover. Paweł S. is being detained on the basis of an international arrest warrant, which will initiate search procedures and, as a result, extradition proceedings. However, it is also possible to apply for deportation procedures, which are much more efficient and less time-consuming as they are administrative procedures, prosecutor Anna Adamiak said.
Paweł Chopa arrested. “Red Bad'' is suspended
Meanwhile, a statement regarding the suspension of activities was posted on the “Red is bad” brand website.
“We would like to inform you that due to difficulties associated with the suspension of our bank accounts, account blocking, and attempts to open new bank accounts, we have been forced to suspend our operations,” it reads. .
The announcement also emphasized that all orders placed by 4pm on Tuesday, October 15th will be processed. However, it is unclear what will happen to the remaining transactions.
Brand site text “Red is no good” / External materials
RARS scandal. Prosecutor's Office regarding the Paweł Chopa store
The investigation into the Government Strategic Reserve Agency began in late 2023. This concerns in particular the abuse of authority or failure to fulfill duties by RARS employees when purchasing products, i.e. conduct that is prejudicial to the public interest.
The basis for starting the investigation was confidential materials collected by the CBA and a notification from the Inspector General of Financial Intelligence. According to prosecutors, the Red Is Bad brand received orders worth 500 million zlotys over three years, all without organizing a tender. Charges were filed against Paweł Chopa at the end of August this year.
In October, the detainees requested safe conduct, but the Warsaw District Court did not agree to issue the order.
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