Drogbruk CEO Piotr Szczerek controversy: Polish millionaire’s partner hid snatched cap in $12 Tote bag
Piotr Szczerek, CEO of Drogbruk, faced backlash after a video surfaced showing him taking a signed cap, seemingly intended for a child, at the US Open. Despite being labeled a millionaire, his partner was seen carrying an affordable $12 US Open to...

After snatching the cap, he kept it inside a bag held by his partner, as a MARCA report identifies her. This whole incident spread quickly, and questions started arising related to his company, reputation, his financial background, and the bag she was holding.
Polish CEO’s Partner Carried a $12 Tote Bag
Piotr Szczerek, the co-founder of the paving and landscaping company Drogbruk, is often referred to as a millionaire due to the steady growth of his business since its inception in 1999. However, during a recent incident, the bag seen in his partner's hand was quite modest, a simple tote bag that cost only $12.
What do we know about the bag?
The tote is part of the official US Open 2025 merchandise collection. Designed with sustainability in mind, it’s crafted from 80 per cent recycled material, water-resistant, and measures 18 x 14 inches. As mentioned on the US Open shop webpage, this bag carries artwork by Jamaican-born artist Melissa Koby, honoring tennis legend Althea Gibson, the first Black competitor at the US Open. The theme art blends dynamic layers and bold colors, celebrating a historic milestone in the sport.
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