Visa Bribery Scandal Rocks Poland's Anti-Immigration Government

Polish consular officials allegedly took bribes to help migrants enter Europe and US, causing scandal for governing Law and Justice party.
Visas were allegedly issued to migrants from Asia and Africa in exchange for thousands of dollars in bribes.
Around 250,000 visas were allegedly issued since 2021 through corrupt practices.
Several officials were dismissed, arrested or attempted suicide amid scandal.
Opposition accuses government of hypocrisy given anti-immigration rhetoric.

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