Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

The Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) comments on the release of the suspected spy, who is allegedly a top diplomat. It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, says Strömmer.

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He claims that the government has been informed about the release and that the preliminary investigation continues and that the suspicions have not been dropped.

It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, then the investigation must have its course, but I cannot anticipate it, says Strömmer.

The government is, of course, continuously informed about how the whole thing develops.

TT: But doesn't the release indicate that the suspicions are not that serious?

I cannot assess that. It is the prosecutor who decides how the preliminary investigation should be conducted.

TT: Is there a connection between this investigation and Thyberg's resignation as national security adviser?

That is also a question that I cannot comment on. It is something the prosecutor must answer in such cases.

TT: Does the Government Offices view Thyberg as a victim of a crime considering the images that have been spread?

When it is about the fact that information did not come out in connection with a security clearance and that it is also obvious that someone has wanted to spread these current images, then it is naturally something that the Government Offices must get to the bottom of, says Strömmer.

That is what is currently going on. What it leads to in terms of conclusions is something we will have to return to.

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