Shocking documents obtained by TV Republika suggest that individuals affiliated with Donald Tusk’s political environment may have cooperated with a migrant smuggling network aiding the illegal transfer of Middle Eastern nationals—mainly to Germany. According to Polish prosecution files, activist Klementyna Suchanow, a prominent member of two parliamentary committees (on alleged PiS-era repression and foreign influence), appears to have had direct communication with a group coordinating unlawful border crossings.
Suchanow, known for her involvement in the Women’s Strike movement, is linked in the files to Grupa Granica—a self-described humanitarian initiative that also criticized the former conservative government’s migration policies—and to other individuals accused of transporting illegal migrants from the Polish-Belarusian border deeper into EU territory.
Alleged Collaborators: Open Dialogue Foundation and Citizens of Poland
The documents also name Bartosz Kramek of the Open Dialogue Foundation and Paweł Kasprzak of the Citizens of Poland movement. All three reportedly maintained communication with suspects in an ongoing criminal case involving the smuggling of Egyptian and Iraqi nationals in 2021–2022.
Five individuals currently stand trial, initially charged in March 2022 by the district prosecutor in Hajnówka. The charges, later amended and formalized after a two-year investigation, include aiding and abetting illegal border crossings and organizing shelter and transportation for migrants.
According to the files, Justyna W. and her husband Paweł W.—among those accused—coordinated with Suchanow and Kramek in transporting migrants from the border town of Hajnówka to Warsaw. Text messages and encrypted Signal communications reveal logistical planning, including the need for vehicles, drivers, and safe houses.
Extract from the Communication
Justyna W. (SMS, Oct 25, 2021): “Hi Klementyna. It’s Justyna W., contacting you about the border (via Bartek). Do you use Signal?”
Justyna W. (Signal): “Bartek Kramek spoke to you about the action at the border. We need support. To the point: we need to transport 9 people to Warsaw today or tomorrow. We’ll be in Hajnówka tomorrow. Need more drivers. Locations are available, but we lack drivers… Also, ask Kramek or Kasprzak for a recommendation, so you’re not stressed about some stranger writing to you…”
Suchanow (Signal): “Yes, I’m on Signal. I’m checking who might be available. I can connect you with an Afghan woman who speaks several languages…”
This type of exchange continued with discussions on securing drivers and leveraging deeper parts of the activist network, referred to as “the underground of the underground” of Grupa Granica.
Kramek’s Deeper Involvement
According to the investigation, Bartosz Kramek was more than a passive supporter. He reportedly mediated contacts with Suchanow, coordinated transport, and administrated a Signal group called “IMPORTANT! Drivers,” which was used for real-time logistical coordination. His phone number was saved in Justyna W.’s device, and his involvement extended to handling addresses used for housing migrants before their westward journey.
How the Smuggling Worked
The operation was allegedly systematic and designed to avoid detection. Migrants—primarily from Iraq—were transported in small numbers (1–3 people per vehicle), often hidden under blankets or clothing. Houses, particularly in Warsaw (including one on Wolska Street), served as temporary shelters.
Encrypted messaging platforms (Signal, WhatsApp) were used extensively. Code words like “doggies” for male migrants and “kitties” for women and children were employed. Internal instructions advised participants to speak in code and call lawyers if stopped by authorities.
The ultimate goal was to move migrants into Western Europe—primarily Germany. In one message, Paweł Kasprzak wrote:
“What’s the point of the operation? For me, it’s a pin on the map in Stockholm with a thank-you from a Syrian family.”
Internal “How-To” Guides for Hosts and Drivers
The leaked files also include detailed internal instructions. For example, drivers were told to:
- Refuel and use the toilet before pickup to avoid stopping,
- Carry snacks, water, paper towels, and blankets,
- Keep passengers hidden behind tinted windows or use sunshades,
- Say nothing to police if stopped; claim they picked up a hitchhiker,
- Use BlaBlaCar as a cover story if necessary.
One instruction reads:
“Don’t let anyone convince you you’re smuggling. If your passenger turns out to be illegal, just shrug. It’s your car—you can give rides to whoever you want.”
In another chilling note, hosts were instructed to “delete, burn, or eat” the instruction sheet after reading.
Political and Legal Implications
The revelations are particularly troubling given the individuals’ ties to state-affiliated or parliamentary bodies under the current Civic Platform-led coalition. The materials could become a flashpoint in the ongoing political battle over migration, border policy, and the accountability of activist networks operating in legal grey zones.
The prosecution has yet to press formal charges against Suchanow, Kramek, or Kasprzak. However, the gravity and organization of the operation, as laid out in the files, raises serious questions about their awareness, involvement, and possible legal consequences.
The investigation continues.