They are accused of charging between 100 and 1,000 zloty to around 100 people for fake documents, and could face prison sentences of one to 10 years.
COVID-19
Three quarters of Poland’s Covid council resign in protest at government inaction
They expressed frustration at the “growing tolerance” for Covid deniers and anti-vaccine sentiment.
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Poland accelerates timetable for removing Covid restrictions
Cinemas and theatres will reopen a week earlier than planned, while some other restrictions will be lifted a day early.
Poles in Germany return home for “quicker, less bureaucratic” Covid vaccines
Hundreds have reportedly made the trip.
Poland to reduce wait between doses to five weeks for all Covid vaccines
People who have recently recovered from COVID-19 will also not have to wait as long for vaccination.
Poland may accelerate Covid restriction loosening amid falling infections
Everything depends on this week’s data, according to the health ministry.
Mayor of Polish city making Covid jabs compulsory given police protection after death threats
A crowd of 200 gathered outside his house to protest.
Poland to end outdoor masking on 15 May as hotels reopen this weekend
At the end of May, restaurants will reopen to both indoor dining.
Poland checks for Indian variant after nun returning from India tests positive and dozens infected
Among those infected are homeless people cared for by the nuns.
Compulsory vaccination may be needed in Poland, says PM’s Covid advisor
But only “if other methods fail”.
Poland offers Johnson & Johnson jabs without registration over long May weekend
The vaccines will be available without registration to anyone with an e-referral in each of Poland’s 16 provincial capitals.
Poland unveils timetable for removing Covid restrictions in May
But the prime minister warns that “flexibility” may still be needed.
“Practically no risk” fake Pfizer vaccines entered official circulation, says Polish government
The company confirmed this week that counterfeits were identified in Poland and Mexico.
Poland loosens Covid restrictions in most provinces, reopening primary schools and beauty salons
A further, more detailed plan will be announced next week.
