Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, has publicly complained about a lengthy interrogation by the regional prosecutor’s office. The minister stated the questioning lasted three and a half hours. The interrogation reportedly concerned an alleged VAT refund of 770 zł from her time serving as ambassador to Moscow. Pełczyńska-Nałęcz questioned the purpose and conduct of the proceedings, asking “What is going on here?” News outlet Interia attempted to contact the minister for further details regarding the situation. The nature of the alleged refund and the reasons for the investigation remain unclear.