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Kristersson on the arrest: They won't give it to us
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Kristersson on the arrest: They won't give it to us

The arrest of Foxtrot leader Mohamed "Moewgli" Mohdi in Tunisia is the result of determined efforts, according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Foxtrot leader Moewgli arrested in Tunisia
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Foxtrot leader Moewgli arrested in Tunisia

A key player in the Foxtrot network has been arrested, police confirmed. 28-year-old Mohamed Mohdhi, identified as the "second man" in the network, was arrested in Tunisia shortly after a visit by government officials
High-ranking Foxtrot network leader arrested in Tunisia
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High-ranking Foxtrot network leader arrested in Tunisia

A man who was a high-ranking member of the Foxtrot network has been arrested in Tunisia, according to sources for SVT Nyheter.
Leif GW Persson: The greatest abuse of rights in the Allgén and Härm case
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Leif GW Persson: The greatest abuse of rights in the Allgén and Härm case

Criminologist Leif GW Persson is convinced the "general practitioner" and the "autopsy expert" will be compensated by the government. But he believes it will take time
M wants twice as many police cameras
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M wants twice as many police cameras

The Moderates are investing in 10,000 police cameras by 2029. This is a dramatic change for both crime prevention and investigative work, said Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson at a press conference
Doctors in da Costa case seek compensation
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Doctors in da Costa case seek compensation

Thomas Allgén and Teet Härm, better known as “the general practitioner” and “the coroner,” were singled out as serial killers in one of Sweden’s most controversial legal cases. Nearly 40 years later, they are now seeking 5 million kronor each in compensation from the government
Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets
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Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets

The Moderates are campaigning on a promise that families will receive an additional 5,000 kronor a month in the next term. They hope that the focus on household finances will boost the party in the election
Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden
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Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden

The Moderates are going into the election with the main message, "A fairer Sweden. " "Effort should pay off and crime should be punished," says election leader Martin Borgs (M)
Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
Government introduces fines for murder ads on TikTok
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Government introduces fines for murder ads on TikTok

To make it more difficult for criminal gangs to recruit children, the government is now imposing stricter requirements on companies like TikTok and Snapchat. If the ads are not removed within an hour, fines will be imposed
Strömmer in Tunisia wants to reach Swedish gang members
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Strömmer in Tunisia wants to reach Swedish gang members

Around 10 to 20 gang members with connections to Sweden are believed to be in Tunisia, most of them from the same criminal network that the police are now trying to dismantle. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and Deputy National Police Chief Stefan Hector have traveled to the country to pursue the gang
Serial criminals can now be detained indefinitely under new preventive detention law
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Serial criminals can now be detained indefinitely under new preventive detention law

People who reoffend for serious crimes, such as rape, can now be detained indefinitely. In theory, those who would otherwise have received four years in prison could be detained for the rest of their lives
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned
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Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned

Despite widespread criticism, the government is moving forward with the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. Thirteen-year-olds could be sentenced to prison
Stricter rules will target criminals' finances as more agencies can help the Swedish Enforcement Authority seize property
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Stricter rules will target criminals' finances as more agencies can help the Swedish Enforcement Authority seize property

The government proposes that more law enforcement agencies be allowed to assist the Swedish Enforcement Authority in seizing property.
Want to Speed Up the Fight Against Gang Recruitment
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Want to Speed Up the Fight Against Gang Recruitment

The government is asking the European Commission for fast-track approval of a new law that would require major online platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat to take down gang recruitment material within an hour.
Church of Sweden bishop appeals: Say no to child prisons
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Church of Sweden bishop appeals: Say no to child prisons

Say no to 13-year-olds in prison. That is the message as people across the country gather to protest the government's plans for youth prisons
Swedish Prison and Probation Service to rent premises in Södertälje, Karlskoga, Gothenburg and Västervik
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Swedish Prison and Probation Service to rent premises in Södertälje, Karlskoga, Gothenburg and Västervik

The government has decided that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service will rent premises in Södertälje, Karlskoga, Gothenburg and Västervik. Two new prisons will also be built in Värnamo and Trelleborg; the Trelleborg project has been planned for a long time
Criticism of double punishment: Not effective, says criminologist
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Criticism of double punishment: Not effective, says criminologist

“Danish punishment for Swedish crimes” is becoming a reality. But is it effective in the fight against criminal gangs? No, says David Sausdal, a criminologist and associate professor of sociology at Lund University
Gang criminals to face double sentences this summer
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Gang criminals to face double sentences this summer

This summer, people convicted of gang-related crimes will face double sentences. The government and the SD are moving forward with the proposal despite harsh criticism from the Legal Affairs Council
Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo
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Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) admits that the government deviated from the consultation period when introducing security zones.
Government backs down on extending detention time for young people
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Government backs down on extending detention time for young people

The government is backing down from plans to extend the maximum time minors can be held in detention after criticism. The Law Council considered a longer maximum time to be contrary to the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Strömmer after the shootings: We won't budge an inch
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Strömmer after the shootings: We won't budge an inch

Four people have been shot dead in the past week, but the Justice Minister stands firm on the government's crime policy. "It is important that we do not deviate an inch from the path we have chosen," says Gunnar Strömmer (M)
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