undefined | Head of Riksdag administration charged with fraud by Sweden Herald

A head of the Riksdag administration has been charged with fraud after diverting payments meant for the parliament into his own salary account, according to Expressen. The misconduct came to light when the Riksdag’s finance unit noticed irregularities in the yearly disbursements.

The investigation revealed that in spring 2024 the expected May payment of SEK 160,000 had not been deposited into the official account, and a similar amount of SEK 175,000 for the current year had been redirected to the manager’s personal account. Following the revelations, the manager resigned and now faces charges of fraud and attempted fraud; he admits the transfers occurred but disputes any criminal intent.

In an email to Expressen, the parliamentary administration explained that the fraud was uncovered during a routine annual audit and that procedural safeguards have since been clarified to prevent a recurrence. The statement emphasized the institution’s commitment to transparency and tighter financial controls.

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undefined | Preliminary investigation into managers at the Swedish Tax Agency closed by Sweden Herald

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced that the preliminary investigation into alleged breaches of confidentiality by three managers at the Swedish Tax Agency has been closed. The investigation stemmed from a report received on 5 September of the previous year, which claimed that the managers had disclosed confidential information after articles were posted on the agency’s website and a debate piece appeared in the newspaper Expressen.

A preliminary investigation was launched to determine whether the publications contained information that could be considered confidential under the law. After reviewing the evidence, the prosecutor concluded that there was no objective basis on which to prove that a criminal offence had been committed by the managers.

Consequently, the case has been closed without any charges. The decision underscores the difficulty of establishing criminal liability in confidentiality breaches when the alleged disclosures cannot be conclusively linked to a violation of legal standards.

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undefined | Police investigate work environment violations at SSAB in Luleå after workers fell ill by Sweden Herald

Police have opened a preliminary investigation into possible workplace‑safety violations after a number of subcontractor workers at SSAB’s new steel‑mill project in Luleå became ill. The incident, which began over the Easter weekend, has halted all construction activity at the site. According to SVT Norrbotten, about 20 workers reported symptoms, and seven of them required medical attention.

Preliminary tests detected elevated concentrations of a toxic gas inside the machinery, but authorities have not yet carried out a detailed technical examination of the suspected crime scene because it is deemed too hazardous. Forensic experts say there remains uncertainty about whether the identified substances are sufficiently dangerous to cause the reported illnesses. Investigation leader Patrik Åström told SVT that the risk level precludes a full on‑site inspection at this stage.

The authorities are now focusing on gathering further evidence while the plant remains shut down. The investigation underscores the importance of strict compliance with occupational health standards in large industrial projects, especially when hazardous gases may be present. SSAB and the subcontractors have been urged to cooperate fully with the police and provide any relevant safety data to help determine the cause of the workers’ ailments.

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undefined | Regions appeal ruling on Cosmic medical records system by Sweden Herald

Nine Swedish regions have been ordered by the Court of Appeal in Gothenburg to pay ten million SEK each in procurement damages for signing an additional agreement for the Cosmic medical‑records system without conducting a public tender. The regions – together amounting to fines of hundreds of millions of kronor – are now appealing the decision, arguing that the court erred in interpreting the limitation period and the exception provisions of the Public Procurement Act that apply to contract amendments.

According to a press release from Region Norrbotten, the appeal contends that the court’s ruling overlooks how the “exception rules” can be legitimately used when amending existing contracts. The regions maintain that the original tender‑process requirements were satisfied and that the subsequent amendment with the vendor, Cambio, fell within permissible exceptions, making the damages assessment unlawful.

The dispute stems from Cambio’s announcement in autumn 2022 that it could not deliver the Cosmic system on schedule, which could have triggered a contractual penalty of about 1 million SEK. Instead, the regions chose to sign a new agreement with the vendor and continue the project, a move the court deemed potentially illegal. The appeal seeks to overturn the financial penalties and clarify the application of procurement law in such contract extensions.

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Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Inherited a million kronor - doesn't get a penny by Sweden Herald

Inherited a million kronor - doesn't get a penny | Sweden Herald

Over a million kronor in cash were found in moving boxes after the parents' deaths. But the heir, a man living in Upplands Väsby, outside Stockholm, doesn't look like he'll get a single penny, according to Mitt i.

The Swedish Central Bank can redeem old, invalid Swedish banknotes. In this case, the Swedish Central Bank says no. It is not possible to prove that the cash did not originate in criminal activity, even if there are no suspicions. Therefore, the person applying for redemption must be able to explain the origin of the money and present supporting documentation, says Tomas Lundberg, the Swedish Central Bank's press officer, to Mitt i. The man appealed the decision to the Administrative Court, which rejected it, saying: "Essential information is missing about the origin and acquisition of the banknotes."

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Three people were killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of Uppsala on Tuesday and a murder investigation has been launched, police said.

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Iraqi Refugee Known for Quran Burnings Shot Dead in Sweden

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