In 1948, during a botched bank robbery, his cadre was intercepted by government forces and destroyed; from that time Franczak worked alone, as more and more of his former colleagues were killed, arrested, or simply gave up – especially after the amnesty of April 27, 1956.
Franczak's life took a dramatic turn in 1948 when his crew was caught off guard by authorities during a botched bank robbery. He then worked alone as many of his former comrades either met with tragic fates or surrendered, particularly after the amnesty granted on April 27, 1956.