The former rector of Collegium Humanum, Paweł Cz., has been released from detention after posting a bail of PLN 2 million. The conditions of his release include a ban on leaving the country, surrendering his passport, a prohibition from entering the university or approaching its staff, and a suspension from academic teaching in Poland.
Prosecutor Katarzyna Calów-Jaszewska explained that significant progress has been made in the investigation, with numerous interviews and confrontations conducted during Cz.’s detention, which began in February. “The case is well-advanced, and at this stage, there is no justification for further detention,” she noted. Cz., accused of leading an organized crime group, faces nearly 100 charges, while the broader investigation involves 55 suspects and a total of 196 charges.
The Collegium Humanum case revolves around allegations of issuing dubious MBA diplomas through expedited courses, which purportedly helped individuals secure positions on the boards of state-owned companies. The diplomas were allegedly backed by foreign universities that lacked proper accreditation.
Since February, the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) has detained 28 individuals connected to the scandal, including Wrocław Mayor Jacek Sutryk. The investigation continues, casting a shadow over the university, now rebranded as the Varsovia Business and Applied Sciences University.