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Former CEO charged in Swedish healthcare bribery case

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  • Former CEO charged with bribery and approving overcharged construction costs
  • Bribes included luxury items and services, three construction company individuals also charged
  • Investigation started with tax agency tips, internal control failures suspected

3 million kronor and approving overcharged construction costs, in a case police describe as 'large-scale systematic corruption'. According to the indictment, the man in return approved heavily overcharged construction costs related to renovations worth over 15 million kronor. The bribes are reported to have consisted of items such as a boat, car, luxury watch, trips, and craft services.

Three people linked to the construction company are simultaneously charged with giving bribes. The police describe the case as 'large-scale systematic corruption'. Shortcomings in the company's internal control are suspected to have enabled the scheme.

large-scale systematic corruption

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The investigation began after tips from the Swedish Tax Agency and is led by the National Unit against Corruption. The charged former CEO has left his position and denies the crime.

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