PGE's nuclear unit in corruption scandal
The company's president might have been involved

22nd May 2013

The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA) says it suspects large-scale corruption in PGE EJ 1, the subsidiary of Poland's largest utility PGE, responsible for its nuclear energy program. CBA has reported the case to the prosecutor's office.

CBA suspects irregularities in two agreements worth a total of zł.11 million. The investigation was carried out in connection with PGE EJ 1's activities in 2010-2011. Alleged corruption activities are linked to people then holding the posts of CEO and deputy CEO.

CBA said the alleged crimes involve, “mismanagement to a considerable extent” by the CEO and deputy CEOs at the time. The company has refused to comment on the matter, since it says it does not know the contents of the notice sent to prosecutors...