2024-12-23 13:28 update: 2024-12-23, 18:35
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Poland's biggest oil company, PKN Orlen has filed lawsuits against its former CEO, Daniel Obajtek, and a former member of the municipal board, Michal Rog, citing misuse of money intended for private purposes.
Orlen's legal action became public on Monday after the Plock-based concern shared the information with PAP, saying that the company wants the former high-positioned figures to return the money they allegedly wasted.
"The basis is identified actions to the detriment of the company, by spending Orlen funds for purposes unrelated to the function," the oil giant said.
The funds were to be used for private needs associated with company business expenses, such as hotel bookings, and ordering food in restaurants. However, money was spent by Obajtek on vacation trips to high-end hotels, cosmetic procedures, and buying luxury goods. Meanwhile, Rog used his employer's money to purchase fine cheeses, cigars, ham, and dining in upscale restaurants.
The company claims Rog spent PLN 600,000 (EUR 140,000), including visits to restaurants where the bills would even exceed PLN 5,000 (EUR 1,170). Obajtek's spending was assessed at PLN 160,000 (EUR 37,450).
Orlen Group is an energy giant operating in Poland, Czechia, and Lithuania, and it has an extensive network of fuel stations across Central Europe. The company is venturing into oil and gas exploration, and renewable energy and is also exploring nuclear energy options. (PAP)
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