Lobbyist detained over allegations that he paid for Mercedes bribe

Marek D. is accused of bribing a Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) deputy Andrzej Pęczak. The case relates to a Mercedes worth zł.450,000 that was put at Pęczak's disposal and paid for by Marek D.. Although the prosecutor has declined to reveal what Pęczak got the bribe for, unofficial sources suggest it is related to the privatization of the mill. Gazeta Wyborcza has learnt that the prosecutor will request Pęczak's immunity is lifted next week. (Gazeta Wyborcza, pp. 1, 4) A.K.