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Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention
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Wants to escalate against the gangs – with secret detention

To increase the chances of arresting criminals hiding abroad, the rules on detention in absentia should be changed. This is proposed by six authorities who want to be able to detain in secret
Swedish Investors Targeted by International Stock Fraudsters
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Swedish Investors Targeted by International Stock Fraudsters

With refined methods, fraudsters abroad have managed to deceive thousands of Swedish small investors of large amounts in so-called "pump and dump" schemes. What we see now is a new type of approach, which is controlled from abroad
Swedish Football Agent Arrested in Austria for Money Laundering
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Swedish Football Agent Arrested in Austria for Money Laundering

A Swedish football agent has been arrested in Austria, reports SVT.
Swedish YouTube Star Charged with Serious Financial Crimes
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Swedish YouTube Star Charged with Serious Financial Crimes

A popular Swedish influencer and YouTube star has on Friday been prosecuted for several serious financial crimes, according to the Economic Crime Authority.
Three Convicted for Manipulating Stock Prices on Platform X
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Three Convicted for Manipulating Stock Prices on Platform X

Three people are convicted of serious market manipulation, as well as aiding and abetting the same crime, after having driven up stock prices on the platform X and then quickly dumped them.
Swedes Investigated for Gold Smuggling from Africa to Dubai
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Swedes Investigated for Gold Smuggling from Africa to Dubai

A group of Swedes are suspected of having organized an extensive smuggling of gold and cash from various countries in Africa to Dubai, reports P4 Göteborg.
Eight Suspected of Insider Trading as SEB Faces Investigation
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Eight Suspected of Insider Trading as SEB Faces Investigation

Eight people are suspected of serious insider crimes before the major bank SEB sold large holdings of EQT shares, according to the Economic Crime Authority (EBM) The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) is simultaneously initiating an examination of SEB's work against insider trading.
Ericsson Surges 18 Percent Amid Sideways Stockholm Stock Market
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Ericsson Surges 18 Percent Amid Sideways Stockholm Stock Market

The Stockholm stock exchange was traded sideways on Tuesday, just like the day before. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0
Seven Detained in Major Raid on Waterpipe Tobacco Tax Evasion Network
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Seven Detained in Major Raid on Waterpipe Tobacco Tax Evasion Network

Seven people have been detained in a comprehensive raid against a network suspected of having sold waterpipe tobacco without accounting for tax.
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)
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