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The Most Famous Gangster of the Second Polish Republic. He Wielded Influence and Beat Communists. Who Was the King of Kercelak?

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Protection rackets, extortion, torture, rape, and murder—all with the tacit consent of the police and politicians. Łukasz Siemiątkowski was one of the most dangerous gangsters in pre-war Warsaw. And when he finally found himself behind bars, President Mościcki pardoned him.
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Protection rackets, extortion, torture, rape, and murder—all with the tacit consent of the police and politicians. Łukasz Siemiątkowski was one of the most dangerous gangsters in pre-war Warsaw. And when he finally found himself behind bars, President Mościcki pardoned him.

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newsweek.pl broke the news in on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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