The police investigation was initiated after information emerged in a separate investigation by the Swedish Economic Crime Authority.
In 2019, the lawyer allegedly provided the client funds account for two foreign deposits totaling nearly six million kronor from the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.
The funds were subsequently transferred to private individuals and companies and were said to relate to business transactions.
According to the investigation, the money originated in a crypto exchange. Chat messages show that the parties referred to the client funds account as “safer.”
After the transactions, the bank terminated the engagement with the law firm, citing insufficient knowledge of the customer. The lawyer denies any wrongdoing.
