They broke into the Ukrainians’ apartment
Eight men impersonating police officers broke into an apartment occupied by Ukrainian citizens in the village of Robaczewo, Nidzica commune. The perpetrators used fake police emblems, balaclavas, and fake weapons to intimidate the victims and commit the robbery. They now face up to eight years in prison.
Fake “police action” and attempted robbery
The incident occurred in early July 2025. Investigators determined that a group of men broke into the apartment under the pretext of conducting a police search. The attackers wore clothing and badges suggesting they were police officers, and they justified their actions by claiming they were acting in their official capacity.
After entering the premises, they demanded money and valuables from the Ukrainian citizens present. Realizing the occupants were not the property owners, they handcuffed them, preventing them from moving freely or leaving the apartment. They searched the premises for several minutes, searching for loot. Ultimately, finding no valuables, they freed the victims and fled.
Quick response from victims and extensive investigation
The attacked Ukrainians immediately notified the police. Officers secured the scene, questioned the victims, and began intensive operational activities. The matter quickly became so serious that police officers from several regions of the country, as well as the prosecutor’s office, were involved.
The multi-week investigation resulted in arrests carried out in three voivodeships: Warmia-Masuria, West Pomerania and Pomerania. A total of eight people aged between 30 to 58 years.
Uniforms, fake weapons and drugs
During the arrests, the police seized numerous items that could have been used to commit the crime..
Items that could have been used to commit the crime were also seized. These included clothing resembling uniforms, vests, “police” patches, handcuffs, mock firearms, balaclavas, military clothing, as well as illegal drugs, documents, and cash, he said. spokesman for the Warmia-Masuria Police, Deputy Commissioner Tomasz Markowski.
Serious charges and possible further arrests
The detainees were charged with, among other things, impersonating police officers, unlawful imprisonment, attempted fraud, stolen license plates, using unauthorized identification, and drug possession. One of the suspects will also be charged with inciting and aiding in the commission of a crime.
The six men were placed under police supervision and banned from contact with certain individuals., while two were placed in temporary custody. All face up to eight years in prison.. According to the police, the investigation is still ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
Purposefully selected foreigners
Investigators have no doubt that the choice of victims it wasn’t accidental. The perpetrators hoped, that foreigners – in this case, citizens of Ukraine – will not report crimes out of fear or lack of trust in institutions. However, it turned out differently.
The case from Robaczew demonstrates the importance of a quick response from victims and decisive action by law enforcement agencies. a signal that crimes against migrants and refugees do not remain unpunished in Poland.
Sources: RMF24 / Fakt / Olsztyn Police / Radioolsztyn
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