"I have made the assessment that there is no longer any reason for the person to be detained. The preliminary investigation is now continuing without the person being deprived of their liberty", says Chief Prosecutor Per Lindqvist at the National Unit for Security Cases in a press release.
The suspect's lawyer Anton Strand is pleased with the announcement.
It is, of course, a positive message for my client. It implies that the prosecutor has deemed it necessary to try to get him arrested. I want to emphasize that the degree of suspicion has been lower, he says.
Not Dismissed
At the same time, the suspicions are not dismissed, and the preliminary investigation is continuing.
But this type of investigation takes longer time and is more in-depth than it would be possible for the suspicions to be dropped after such a short time, says Anton Strand.
The person is, according to several media outlets, a Swedish diplomat who has held high-ranking positions.
According to information to SVT, Säpo is investigating a possible connection between the spy suspect and diplomat Tobias Thyberg, who resigned just hours after being named the new national security adviser. This after sexual images of Thyberg were sent to the Government Offices.
"Very Invasive"
It was on Sunday that the police raided the person's residence in Stockholm and allegedly broke down both the front door and the apartment door during the operation. The spy suspect has reported the police for misconduct and assault.
My client has made a complaint about how the operation against their residence and their arrest was carried out. There, I imagine that I will be appointed as a plaintiff's assistant, says Anton Strand.
How is your client doing right now?
I do not want to go into that, but being deprived of liberty is a very invasive measure that no human being can cope with.
TT has sought the prosecutor.
