The punishment for serious economic crime has not kept pace with the increase in penalties in other areas, according to the Social Democrats. The party wants the maximum penalty for money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and tax crimes to be increased from six to ten years in prison, among other things.
SwedenAround 4,000 people in criminal gang circles receive their basic livelihood from various types of benefits, according to a recent report from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. It is astonishing and deeply provocative, says Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) to TT.
Swedish politicsAt least 40 million kronor in benefits have been paid out in 2024 to people who do not have the right to reside in Sweden, according to an analysis from the Payments Authority.
SwedenThe Swedish Consumer Agency has drastically lowered its forecast for household food costs next year, more than prices are expected to fall. This could have consequences for many. It is the weakest in society that this will hit, says Sharon Lavie, savings economist at Lendo.
BusinessIn 2023, 1,110 people sought planned dental care abroad. People from Norrbotten are overrepresented – and Finland is the most common country to seek treatment.
SwedenA woman in her 60s from Eskilstuna is being charged with aggravated welfare fraud after receiving just over five million kronor in assistance compensation over several years, reports P4 Sörmland.
CrimeA national absence register for children should be introduced - to stop cheating with benefits such as VAB. This is what the government's investigators suggest.
Swedish politicsAnyone who is careless or cheats with unemployment insurance and activity support should be able to be punished with a penalty fee, the government's investigators propose.
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