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.
Vaccine
ArcelorMittal pays bonuses to staff in Poland who vaccinate against Covid
Employees will get 1,000 zloty (€441) for being fully vaccinated and the same again once they receive a booster.
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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 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 accelerates vaccine rollout, allowing all adults to register for jab by 9 May
Younger cohorts will also be allowed to receive jabs that may otherwise go to waste.
Poland steps up vaccine rollout as first Johnson & Johnson jabs set to arrive
The first drive-through vaccination point will open next week.
Vaccine centre in Poland authorised reusing syringes for Covid jabs
The medical facility in Rzeszów claims the order did not come into force.
Poland unexpectedly opens Covid vaccine registrations for over-40s then suspends them again
Surprise at the unannounced decision prompted officials to deny it was an April Fool’s joke.
Poland toughens quarantine rules for international arrivals
There will be exceptions for vaccinated people, as well as some transport drivers and students.
Up to 70% of vaccine appointments missed in Poland as minister condemns AstraZeneca reporting
Unlike other European countries, Poland did not suspend its AstraZeneca jabs.
Poland provides Covid vaccines to 3,500 NATO staff in Brussels
Questions remain about the source of the vaccines.
Poland makes Covid tests available through online questionnaire without doctor consultation
But some users have claimed that the online test downplays the risk of infection.
Poland announces Covid vaccine schedule for chronically ill people and over 65s
The next stages of vaccination rollout will begin on 15 March.
