Two women, one in her 50s and one in her 18s, died in the fire on March 4, 2023. Two men and a boy were injured. Prosecutor Kajsa Lindberg, who is leading the investigation, confirms that a suspected man has now been arrested in Iraq. The man was internationally wanted in connection with the arson murder in Alby.
The suspicions against him are the same as before and for which he is detained in his absence, she tells Aftonbladet.
The man is suspected of aggravated arson, murder, and attempted murder.
According to reports in several media outlets, the residents had ties to a gang-related person.
Just over a week after the fire, another man was arrested on probable cause suspected of murder, attempted murder, and aggravated arson. After two months in custody, the man was released.
The one who has now been arrested in Iraq has been detained in his absence. As early as two years ago, it was suspected that he was hiding abroad.
According to Kajsa Lindberg, the process of requesting his extradition has now "been initiated". When a trial can be brought is therefore unclear at present.
The first step is to get the person extradited to Sweden. After that, several measures remain before a possible trial can be brought, says Kajsa Lindberg.
