Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Undelivered Venezuelan oil and reported loss
Orlen reported a loss connected with prepayments made through intermediaries for Venezuelan crude that was never delivered. A former executive of the group's trading subsidiary was reported to be under investigation, while efforts to recover funds and establish responsibility continued.
2021
Criticism of Polska Press acquisition
The acquisition of Polska Press by a state-controlled energy company was criticized by Poland's ombudsman Adam Bodnar, who raised concerns about possible political influence over the press and editorial freedom.
2002
Orlengate
The arrest of PKN Orlen chief executive Andrzej Modrzejewski on allegations involving insider trading and disclosure of confidential information became the center of a broad political scandal concerning corporate governance and state influence.