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Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert
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Migration Agency Dismisses Employee After Security Alert

The Security Service alerted about a case officer at the Migration Agency who was deemed to have had unsuitable connections and been disloyal to the Swedish state. Now he gets fired, reports Swedish Radio
Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security
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Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules to Enhance Security

The Swedish Migration Agency tightens controls to prevent individuals deemed a security threat from becoming Swedish citizens. Citizenship is a decision that cannot be revoked and it is of the utmost importance that it is correct, says Oskar Ekblad at the Swedish Migration Agency
Landerholm Trial Delayed to August Amid Evidence Deletion Claims
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Landerholm Trial Delayed to August Amid Evidence Deletion Claims

The Government Offices erased important evidence in the case surrounding the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm, writes Dagens Nyheter. DN also reports that the trial is being postponed
Prosecutor: Evidence Mounts Against Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm
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Prosecutor: Evidence Mounts Against Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm

The cleaning lady who found the previously national security adviser Henrik Landerholm's forgotten secret documents at a conference center has been questioned by Säpo. It strengthens the evidence, according to the prosecutor
That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister
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That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister

The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) has paused its review of the Prime Minister's actions in the Landerholm affair. The reason is the ongoing legal process
Preliminary Investigation Against Landerholm Resumed
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Preliminary Investigation Against Landerholm Resumed

Säpo's preliminary investigation against the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm is resumed.
Contact with gangs can be criminalized
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Contact with gangs can be criminalized

The Government wants to investigate whether those who do not participate in a gang – but have connections to it – can be punished. It could be lawyers, brokers or auditors who sell services to the criminal networks, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Kristersson: The Government Has Not Covered Anything Up
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Kristersson: The Government Has Not Covered Anything Up

The Prime Minister's staff was involved in the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm's misleading posts on social media, according to DN. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson repeats that the government has not covered up anything
Landerholm received help with misleading posts
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Landerholm received help with misleading posts

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's (M) staff was involved in the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm's misleading post on social media, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Security Service: The Cleaner Received Money from Extremist
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Security Service: The Cleaner Received Money from Extremist

The janitor who found the former security adviser Henrik Landerholm's secret papers is linked via a bank transfer to a Chechen extremist. Terror researcher Magnus Ranstorp calls it remarkable that the conference center did not control its janitors better
USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid
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USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid

The USA is introducing sanctions against the Foxtrot network and its wanted leader Rawa Majid. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement
Tips for Handling a Deteriorated Security Situation
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Tips for Handling a Deteriorated Security Situation

Live as usual, help each other and keep track of where different types of information come from. It is part of the recipe for coping with Sweden's deteriorated security situation, according to the Agency for Psychological Defence
Unclear where forgotten documents went
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Unclear where forgotten documents went

The Government's former security adviser Henrik Landerholm is being prosecuted for gross negligence with confidential information, after he left secret documents at a conference centre in the spring of 2023. The investigation reveals that there is confusion about the current whereabouts of the sensitive documents
Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything
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Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thinks it was right to appoint Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. With the information we had then, it was absolutely right, he says
Found secret documents – received money from extremist
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Found secret documents – received money from extremist

The Government's former security adviser Henrik Landerholm is being prosecuted for gross negligence with confidential information, reports Dagens Nyheter. According to the indictment, the person who found the forgotten documents "can be linked to the violent extremist environment"
The Security Service: The USA can influence the security situation in Sweden
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The Security Service: The USA can influence the security situation in Sweden

There is a "clear risk" that the security situation in Sweden will deteriorate further, according to Säpo. The greatest threat is deemed to come from Russia
Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador
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Iran has summoned Sweden's ambassador

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Sweden's ambassador to the country. State-run Iranian media report that this has been done in protest against what is considered inappropriate statements by Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals)
Vandalism Strikes LKAB Again: 18 Rescue Chambers Sabotaged in Kiruna
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Vandalism Strikes LKAB Again: 18 Rescue Chambers Sabotaged in Kiruna

Once again, LKAB in Kiruna has been subjected to vandalism, writes Svenska Dagbladet. The mining company has previously been subjected to vandalism, which has been investigated by Säpo, among other things
Gotland Water Sabotage: How Quick Action Averted a Crisis
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Gotland Water Sabotage: How Quick Action Averted a Crisis

The police are investigating a suspected sabotage on Gotland. A raw water pump was smashed during the weekend
Terror suspect may be suffering from mental disorder
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Terror suspect may be suffering from mental disorder

An 18-year-old man who is detained for, among other things, preparation for terrorist crimes in Skåne and Stockholm may be suffering from a serious mental disorder, according to a forensic psychiatric report.
More threats directed at Sweden
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More threats directed at Sweden

The security situation for Sweden has become even more serious during the year, according to FRA. We perceive that there are more threats directed against Sweden and Swedish interests
Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden
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Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden

The government wants Signal and Whatsapp to be forced to store messages sent using the apps. If it becomes a reality, we'll leave Sweden, says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker to SVT News
22-year-old arrested in terror case - "there are connections"
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22-year-old arrested in terror case - "there are connections"

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for passport fraud and aggravated financing of terrorism. The man was apprehended on Friday during an operation in western Sweden
Three arrested outside Israel's embassy
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Three arrested outside Israel's embassy

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