Suspected Gothenburg Gang Leader Arrested in Sweden

» Published: May 19 2025

Suspected Gothenburg Gang Leader Arrested in Sweden
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The man is believed to have controlled one of Gothenburg's criminal gangs from abroad for several years.

Now, the 29-year-old has been arrested on Swedish soil, after previously being arrested in his absence, reports Göteborgs-Posten.

The alleged gang leader was arrested earlier this year at Vancouver airport.

Last week, he was arrested in his absence, suspected of, among other things, serious drug-related crimes, serious money laundering, and preparation for general destruction.

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