The inspections, conducted with court approval and police assistance, target suspected irregularities in how these institutions assess borrowers' creditworthiness.
The move marks a significant escalation in regulatory scrutiny of the Polish banking sector.
By targeting both the central registry and major lenders simultaneously, authorities are signaling a comprehensive review of lending standards.
This development raises questions about potential compliance failures and could lead to substantial fines or operational changes for the affected institutions.
For investors, the raids introduce regulatory risk into the Polish banking sector.