Poland detains man accused of calling for assassination of politicians
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Polish Police Detain Man for Online Threats Against Politicians
A 23-year-old man from Poland has been arrested for allegedly calling for the assassination of senior Polish politicians. The Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime found the incendiary post on an online firearms group. Charged with serious crimes, the man faces up to 20 years in prison.
Cracow CBZC officers, while monitoring an online group dedicated to firearms, came across an entry in which the author called for the elimination of many people and asked about the possibility of carrying out a coordinated attack. Further investigation activities showed that a 23-year-old resident of the Lublin Voivodeship was responsible for the publication. The man was detained Police officers went to his residence, where the man was detained.…
Officers from the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) detained a 23-year-old man who posted on social media messages suggesting a plan to attack "leading Polish politicians."
Mikołaj T., 23, who was arrested and planning to attack influential politicians, claimed online that he was dissatisfied with the duopoly government in Poland, the District Prosecutor's Office in Kraków reported. "The post in question didn't mention specific names. He spoke of an attack on a dozen or so politicians," added prosecutor Mariusz Boroń. In a conversation with the authorities, the man explained that he did it out of stupidity.
Officers of the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime detained a 23-year-old resident of the Lublin Voivodeship.
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