According to the Swedish Security Service (Säpo), there is a risk that the Eritrean Orthodox Church, on behalf of the Eritrean state, violates the freedoms and rights of individuals in Sweden and that state subsidies to the church may indirectly support the Eritrean regime.
The church responds in a statement that they follow Swedish law and that they deny Säpo's accusations.
The Eritrean Orthodox Church in Sweden has received a government grant of around 800,000 kronor per year.
