Information on whether there are organized crime rings in the Roma community targeting non-Roma, and if so, on the type of crimes [POL27067.E]

Information on the above-mentioned topic could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Sources Consulted


Amnesty International Report. Monthly.

CSCE Digest [Washington]. Monthly.

DIRB country file on Poland.

DIRB databases.

DIRB file on Roma.

Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports.

Minority Rights Group International Report [London]. Irregular.

News from Helsinki Watch [Washington]. Monthly.

Transition [Prague]. Twice monthly.

Uncaptive Minds [New York]. Quarterly.

On-line search of media sources.

Two oral sources contacted did not provide information on the requested topic.