The Evolution of Polish Mafia

In the 1990s, while Poland was transitioning to a new democracy, a shadow was growing over the streets of Warsaw. What began as petty theft and cigarette smuggling quickly evolved into a sophisticated, multi-million dollar criminal empire.

In this video, we dive deep into the "Golden Age" of the Polish Mafia—a decade defined by flamboyant bosses like Andrzej "Pershing" Kolikowski, brutal turf wars, and the eventual betrayal that brought it all down.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The Power Vacuum: How the fall of Communism allowed groups like the Pruszków Mafia and Wołomin Mafia to seize control of the economy.

The Bosses: The life and death of the most notorious gangsters, from the high-rolling "Pershing" to the car-theft king "Nikoś."

The War for Warsaw: The violent 90s conflict that turned peaceful suburbs into battlegrounds.

The Crown Witness: The story of Jarosław "Masa" Sokołowski, the man who broke the code of silence and helped the CBŚP dismantle the mob.

Modern Legacy: How the 90s era still haunts Poland in 2026, with the recent emergence of international "gang terror."

📚 References & Sources
Wikipedia: Pruszków Mafia | Andrzej Kolikowski

TVP World: Police catch former Pruszków bosses in 2025 sting operation

TVP World: Ryszard Bogucki released after 25 years for "Pershing" murder (Jan 2026)

ResearchGate: Organised Crime in Poland: Development from Socialism to Present

Spreaker: Mobstercast Chronicles: The Rise and Fall of the Pruszków Mafia

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