Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik have been charged with violating their ban on holding public office.
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Polish president pardons anti-corruption officers convicted alongside PiS politicians for abusing powers
Former PiS minister Mariusz Kamiński and Maciej Wąsik were also convicted and pardoned in relation to the same case.
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