Leading Opole SLD politicians behind bars over housing scam

The Opole Voivode, who was the former city mayor, Leszek P. was arrested yesterday. Two days ago the police also arrested the former leader of the city council, Stanisław D. Both politicians are accused by the Opole prosecutor of receiving bribes and abusing their power. One of the consequences of their misrule is the unfinished construction of the city housing estate, "Dobre Domy", a company from which the two accused men embezzled huge sums. People who wanted to buy new flats and have already paid money up front, are left with nothing. The prosecutor is also investigating the way public property was managed. The court's decision to arrest the politicians has satisfied the prosecutor. "It confirms the truth of our case and the reliability of our evidence," said the prosecutors spokesman, Roman Wawrzynek. This is not the end of the affair, as the prosecutor is likely to want to interrogate other Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) city councilors. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A4) A.K.