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Triple Murder in Uppsala Sparks Concerns Over Rising Gang Violence

Gang violence has flared up and exploded in Uppsala several times. The police have noticed a slight increase recently, but last week's triple murder came completely unexpectedly.

Triple Murder in Uppsala Sparks Concerns Over Rising Gang Violence

Prosecutor Found Guilty of Breach of Confidentiality in Sweden

The female prosecutor – a cousin of the gang leader Ismail Abdo – shared confidential information about, among other things, a murder investigation with one of her siblings. Now she is also convicted in the Svea Court of Appeal for two cases of breach of confidentiality.

Prosecutor Found Guilty of Breach of Confidentiality in Sweden

Swedish Court Upholds Record Sentence for Teen in Triple Murder Case

The boy shot and killed three people and injured two by gunfire within a 24-hour period in Västberga and Tullinge in the autumn of 2023. The Supreme Court now announces that it will not take up the case for review.

Swedish Court Upholds Record Sentence for Teen in Triple Murder Case

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.

USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid

Gang leader Ismail Abdo suspected of involvement in shooting

The gang leader Ismail Abdo, known as "Jordgubben", is suspected of being involved in a murder attempt in Malmö in the summer of 2024. He was requested to be detained in his absence, but the district court rejected the prosecutor's request, writes [SVT](https://www.

Gang leader Ismail Abdo suspected of involvement in shooting

Murder victims were randomly selected – four get life imprisonment

Three young men and a woman receive life imprisonment for two shootings in the Stockholm area in the autumn of 2023, when one man died and one was severely injured. The deeds are linked to the internal Foxtrot conflict, but none of the victims had anything to do with the matter.

Murder victims were randomly selected – four get life imprisonment

Swedes sentenced for murder of Swede in Sarajevo

Three Swedes are sentenced to ten years in prison each for a murder in Bosnia's capital Sarajevo last autumn, reports Barometern and [P4 Kalmar](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/svenskar-doms-till-fangelse-for-mord-i-sarajevo), citing Bosnian media.

Swedes sentenced for murder of Swede in Sarajevo

Gang leader's prosecutor cousin convicted of secrecy violation

A prosecutor who is a cousin of the gang leader Ismail Abdo is convicted of having shared confidential information with his siblings on two occasions. The sentence is 50 day fines.

Gang leader's prosecutor cousin convicted of secrecy violation

The Prosecutor Denies Crime: "Very Sad"

A prosecutor who is a cousin of the gang leader Ismail Abdo is suspected of having disclosed confidential information to relatives on two occasions. The woman denies any wrongdoing during the trial.

The Prosecutor Denies Crime: "Very Sad"

"Allegations: 'The Strawberry's' right-hand man arrested"

A gang leader suspected of playing a crucial role in an ongoing conflict in Denmark has been arrested in Dubai. The man is, according to SVT News, one of the closest associates of the wanted Swedish gang leader Ismail "Jordgubben" Abdo.

"Allegations: 'The Strawberry's' right-hand man arrested"

The Strawberry Arena

Friends Arena is now Strawberry Arena. Despite many making fun of the name, it's probably a good deal for Petter Stordalen, who is reported to pay over 100 million kronor for the sponsorship.

The Strawberry Arena

Life imprisonment for the murder of Ismail Abdo's mother

The murder of gang leader Ismail Abdo's mother triggered a long chain of violent revenge actions. Now the murder sentences are being established – life imprisonment and four years of closed youth care, respectively – for a 20-year-old and a 16-year-old, announces the Svea Court of Appeal.

Life imprisonment for the murder of Ismail Abdo's mother

Boy arrested armed on his way to Israel's embassy - sentenced

Two nights in a row in May, armed boys were arrested who seem to have had their sights set on the Israeli embassy. Israel accuses Iran, which according to Säpo hires Swedish gangs to commit crimes on Swedish soil.

Boy arrested armed on his way to Israel's embassy - sentenced

Swedish gangs as intermediaries for Iran – this is what has happened

The criminal networks Foxtrot and Rumba have carried out an act against Israel's embassy in Stockholm on behalf of Iran, according to Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. The Swedish Security Service Säpo has confirmed that Iran is using Swedish gangs as intermediaries.

Swedish gangs as intermediaries for Iran – this is what has happened