Jacek Waloch (Jacek Waloch) — a Polish national wanted in connection with a case involving an organised armed group. Europe’s Most Wanted lists robbery, hostage-taking and possession of a significant quantity of cocaine, as well as a sentence of eight years’ imprisonment. [1][2]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Jacek Waloch |
| Date of birth | 02.03.1964 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Poland; possible links to Germany and Spain |
| Legal status | Wanted by Poland; the European alert specifies a sentence of 8 years’ imprisonment |
Violent offences and drugs
The published description includes attacks involving the threat of weapons, tying up victims, theft of property and coercion to hand over money. A separate report mentions the detention of a person with a demand for payment in exchange for their release. [1][2]
The drug-related charge is described as the possession of a significant quantity of cocaine as part of an organised group. The facts of the case do not provide grounds for automatically labelling Waloch as a drug manufacturer or the head of an international cartel. [1][2]
What is the basis for his identification?
The European wanted notice, complete with a photograph, was published on 17 February 2026 and contains a direct link to the Polish police’s individual record. Cross-referencing his full name and date of birth ensures that the details of this case are not mistakenly attributed to others with the same surname. Possible international links do not equate to a confirmed current whereabouts. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17.02.2026 | Publication of a European arrest warrant. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
