Millionaire CEO bullies child on camera by snatching player’s signed cap (Screengrab)

A shocking incident at the 2025 US Open has turned into a viral controversy after millionaire CEO Piotr Szczerek was caught on camera snatching a signed cap meant for a child. The cap, autographed by Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak, was being handed to a young fan during a live broadcast when Szczerek grabbed it and tucked it into his wife’s bag, leaving the child visibly heartbroken.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The video quickly spread across social media, sparking outrage worldwide. Online sleuths identified the man as Szczerek, the Polish entrepreneur and CEO of paving and landscaping company Drogbruk, which he co-founded with his wife Anna in 1999. Watch:
Within hours, his name, business, and even family came under intense scrutiny as users vowed to hold him accountable. Facing a storm of criticism, Szczerek deactivated his social media accounts, but the backlash only grew.On review platforms, angry fans flooded Drogbruk with negative comments, accusing its CEO of arrogance and selfishness. “Nothing is more disgusting than a child bully,” wrote one user, while another commented, “The internet didn’t just find him. They found his company. And they’re lighting up every review site they can find.”The outrage also prompted a heartwarming response from Majchrzak himself. The tennis star tracked down the boy, named Brok, and personally gifted him a new signed cap along with other memorabilia, restoring the young fan’s joy and winning widespread praise.For Szczerek, however, the damage seems lasting. What began as a moment of misplaced enthusiasm has escalated into a full-blown reputational crisis.