Jacek Jaśkowiak, the mayor of Poznań, has reported to the authorities concerning a potential corruption scandal involving the former director of the Municipal Roads Authority (ZDM) and the current deputy head. The report stems from suspicions of neglect of duty linked to corruption that allegedly was known among ZDM leadership but not reported to law enforcement. Jaśkowiak disclosed the information following details he discovered in a White Book published by his predecessor regarding corruption allegations either late 2023 or early 2024.

In a statement to TVP3 Poznań, Jaśkowiak emphasized the importance of filing this report, highlighting that ZDM's leadership was aware of the corruption incidents but failed to alert the relevant authorities promptly. It appears there was a significant delay, as the reports about the potential criminal activities reached ZDM's management only after some time, and the former director defended his actions by stating that he had reported the issues as soon as it was feasible, which was six months later than expected.

This incident raises questions about the accountability of local government officials and the measures taken to combat corruption within municipal bodies. The implications of such allegations could lead to further investigations, potentially revealing systemic issues within the local administration and affecting public trust in governance. Jaśkowiak’s proactive approach in dealing with these allegations may set a precedence in handling corruption, ensuring that similar incidents are addressed timely and thoroughly in the future.