Prosecutor argues there is no evidence Jaskiernia was bribed

Józef Fedosiuk, the head of the District Prosecution in Gdańsk yesterday announced he is considering abandoning one of the plots of the investigation around the formation of the gambling bill. This plot relates to Dutch businessman Arno van Dorstem who allegedly handed a $10 million bribe to Jerzy Jakskiernia in exchange for an amendment beneficial for owners of gambling machines. "The collected material does not allow us to charge Jaskiernia with these accusations. All the witnesses have been interviewed, and confronting the witnesses with any contradictions in their statements will probably not lead to any sensations," said Fedosiuk, adding that the prosecutor will continue investigating all irregularities during the legislation process surrounding the bill, and possible corruption among Deputies responsible for the gambling sector. The prosecutor will also investigate an alleged financing of the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) by the Pruszków gang, as revealed by Jarosław S. "Masa", a crown witness in the Pruszków gang case. (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 6) A.K.