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Six Suspects in Consultant Scandal Face Charges After Spain Raid
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Six Suspects in Consultant Scandal Face Charges After Spain Raid

Six people have been served suspicion of serious money laundering, serious accounting offenses and serious tax offenses after raids in Stockholm and Spain, writes the Economic Crime Authority in a press release.
13 Suspected of Insider Trading After Dawn Raid
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13 Suspected of Insider Trading After Dawn Raid

Thirteen people have now been served suspicion of crime after the raid regarding suspected insider crime that was made earlier in the week, writes the Economic Crime Authority in a press release.
18 Charged in Major Insider Trading Case in Sweden and Norway
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18 Charged in Major Insider Trading Case in Sweden and Norway

The Economic Crime Authority prosecutes 18 people suspected of serious insider crimes.
Two More Suspects Identified in Major Insider Trading Case
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Two More Suspects Identified in Major Insider Trading Case

On Tuesday, the Economic Crime Authority (EBM) struck against nine people who are now detained, suspected of serious insider offenses.
Nine Arrested in Stockholm for Major Insider Trading Crimes
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Nine Arrested in Stockholm for Major Insider Trading Crimes

Nine people in the Stockholm area – many with family ties – have been arrested and detained suspected of serious insider crimes. The profits from the crimes are at a "level we have hardly seen before" – around 70 million kronor – according to Jonas Myrdal, leader of the preliminary investigation at the Economic Crime Authority (EBM)
Luxury Cars Seized as Swedish Enforcement Authority Targets Criminals
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Luxury Cars Seized as Swedish Enforcement Authority Targets Criminals

The Enforcement Authority is heading towards a new record year when it comes to distance seizures against criminals. Over 90 percent concern cars and vehicles, says Johannes Paulson at the Enforcement Authority
Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn
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Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn

Several heavy-duty referral bodies are critical of the government's proposed grant reform. According to SKR, the proposals may instead have the opposite effect
Six Charged in Sweden for Economic Crimes Involving Gold and Antiques
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Six Charged in Sweden for Economic Crimes Involving Gold and Antiques

They bought antiques for several million, had expensive motorcycles and cars and also cash and a kilo of gold. Now six people are being prosecuted who are suspected of having swindled an insurance company out of nearly 50 million kronor
Fredrik Holmberg Appointed Head of Swedish Land Survey Authority
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Fredrik Holmberg Appointed Head of Swedish Land Survey Authority

The National Land Survey Authority has got a new Director-General after the previous one was fired last year.
Five Charged in 400 Million Kronor Money Laundering Case
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Five Charged in 400 Million Kronor Money Laundering Case

Five people have been prosecuted by the prosecutor at the Economic Crime Authority suspected of serious money laundering in business.
Secret Cigarette Factory Uncovered in Skellefteå; Three Arrested
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Secret Cigarette Factory Uncovered in Skellefteå; Three Arrested

Three men have been detained suspected of serious tax offenses since a secret cigarette factory outside Skellefteå has been discovered.
Göteborg Employee Allegedly Aided Criminal Gangs for Money
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Göteborg Employee Allegedly Aided Criminal Gangs for Money

An employee who works with democracy and citizen issues in Göteborgs kommun is suspected of having helped and received money from criminal gangs, reports Expressen.
Sweden Considers Converting Rentals to Owner-Occupied Apartments
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Sweden Considers Converting Rentals to Owner-Occupied Apartments

The number of owner-occupied apartments in new production is increasing. Now the government wants to open up for also converting existing rental apartments into owner-occupied apartments
Ica Retailers Convicted for Insider Trading Face Store Loss
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Ica Retailers Convicted for Insider Trading Face Store Loss

Svea Court of Appeal largely follows the line of the district court and convicts several Ica retailers for insider crimes, after they made millions with the help of unpublished information when Ica was delisted from the stock exchange.
Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
Three Sentenced for Paying Black Wages to Pharmacy Staff
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Three Sentenced for Paying Black Wages to Pharmacy Staff

Three people at a staffing company have been convicted of serious financial crimes. This after they, among other things, have paid out black salaries to pharmacy staff they have rented out
Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden
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Government to Scrutinize 62,000 Gang-Linked Individuals in Sweden

Tens of thousands of gang criminals will be specially investigated by the authorities – to stop crime and fraud against the welfare system. Licenses will be revoked and incorrect payments stopped
Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration
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Expanded Register Checks to Prevent Criminal Infiltration

The judicial system is given extended opportunities to check persons against the criminal records and suspicion registers, for example when hiring. The purpose is to prevent authorities from being infiltrated by criminals
Social Democrats Urge Access to Police Data to Halt Gang Payments
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Social Democrats Urge Access to Police Data to Halt Gang Payments

The Payment Agency (UBM) must immediately be granted access to the police's intelligence on gang criminals, according to the Social Democrats. In this way, billions in incorrect payments can be stopped
Economic Crimes Targeting Banks, Pensions, and Welfare Systems in Europe
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Economic Crimes Targeting Banks, Pensions, and Welfare Systems in Europe

Bankers, construction projects, the premium pension system, and welfare are now the criminals' favorite areas. The perpetrators are targeting industries where the profits can be large and the risk of detection is low
Pharmacy Staffing Firm Faces Charges for Paying Black Salaries
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Pharmacy Staffing Firm Faces Charges for Paying Black Salaries

Three people at a staffing company – now bankrupt – are being prosecuted for serious economic crimes. An investigation shows that they have rented out pharmacy staff and paid out black salaries, writes the Economic Crime Authority (EBM) in a press release
Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System
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Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT
Government Launches Inquiry to Tackle Fake Medical Certificates
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Government Launches Inquiry to Tackle Fake Medical Certificates

The Government is appointing an inquiry to investigate whether more healthcare activities should require a license. One question is also how to strengthen the work to stop fake medical certificates
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