In a startling incident in Sochoń, Białystok County, local residents stumbled upon scattered mail by the roadside, some of which was charred and others opened. The envelopes contained sensitive documents, including personal information and exact addresses of the recipients, leading to a scandal in the Podlaskie region. It was revealed that the correspondence mainly came from banks, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), and the Military Pensions Bureau in Białystok, with some documents being PIT forms for the previous year.

The mail was found under a bridge along the route from Białystok to Augustów, lying in the snow, and despite being burnt and water-damaged, the personal information was easily readable. This included not only names and addresses but also national identification numbers (PESEL) and income details, with some envelopes already having been opened prior to their discovery. The parcels were addressed to residents of the 'Nowe Miasto' housing estate in Białystok, located several kilometers away from where they were found, which raises questions about the mail's handling and delivery process.

This incident has prompted serious concern over data privacy and security, as these documents contain highly sensitive information that should have been safeguarded during transportation. With the negligence surrounding the handling of such personal data, it underscores the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the postal service, particularly regarding financial and governmental correspondence. The potential for misuse of this information is alarming, necessitating a thorough investigation into the matter and accountability for those responsible for the oversight.